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Tomato Soup with Cheese Dumplings

Cozy Tomato Soup with Cheese Dumplings for Ultimate Comfort

This Tomato Soup with Cheese Dumplings is a comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings, featuring rich flavors and satisfying dumplings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Adds richness
  • 1 Onion Chopped; yellow or white
  • 1 Sweet Potato Diced
  • 3 Garlic Minced; fresh preferred
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Enhances warmth
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Torn, adds freshness
  • 1 can Canned Chopped Tomatoes Opt for high-quality
  • 4 cups Chicken Stock Use vegetable stock for vegetarian
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Balances acidity
  • 1 cup Single Cream For richness
For the Dumplings
  • 1 cup Dried Breadcrumbs Plain breadcrumbs preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Leavens dumplings
  • 1 cup Mature Cheddar Grated; strong flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard Powder Adds depth
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Enhances flavor
  • 1 Egg Beaten, acts as binder
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese Adds creaminess

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Immersion blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and diced sweet potato, cook for 5–10 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and ground cinnamon, cooking for an additional minute.
  3. Add torn basil, chopped tomatoes, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine breadcrumbs, baking powder, grated cheddar, mustard powder, oregano, beaten egg, and cream cheese. Mix until a stiff dough forms.
  5. Blend the soup until smooth, add sugar, salt, pepper, and single cream.
  6. Drop dumplings into the simmering soup and cook for 10 minutes without stirring.
  7. Serve the soup in bowls with dumplings, garnished with extra basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Cook dumplings fresh for the best texture. Use high-quality ingredients and adjust flavors as needed.

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