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Best Tomato Soup with Cheddar Bay Dumplings Recipe

Best Tomato Soup with Cheddar Bay Dumplings Recipe
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4.7 from 11 reviews

A comforting and flavorful tomato soup paired with cheesy, fluffy cheddar bay dumplings. This hearty recipe combines a smooth tomato base enhanced by a buttery roux and homemade biscuit dumplings bursting with cheddar flavor, perfect for a cozy meal any day.

Ingredients

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Soup Base:

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 chopped sweet onion
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 43.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes, with liquid
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Dumplings:

  • 11-ounce packet cheddar bay biscuit mix
  • 2 tablespoons butter (for butter sauce)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Base Ingredients: In a large pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the chopped sweet onion and cook until translucent. Stir in 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and continue cooking for 1 minute while stirring constantly to form a roux.
  2. Add Liquids and Seasonings: Slowly pour in 3 cups of chicken stock and the entire 43.5 ounces of canned diced tomatoes (including liquid) while stirring to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer. Add 1 teaspoon sugar, 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper to taste, stirring well.
  3. Puree the Soup (Optional): For a smooth texture, divide the soup into two portions and puree each in a blender until smooth. Return the pureed soup to the pot and bring back to simmer.
  4. Cook the Dumplings: Prepare the cheddar bay biscuit mix according to the package instructions. Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the simmering tomato soup until all the batter is used. Cover the pot and cook for 15-20 minutes until dumplings are cooked through and no longer doughy.
  5. Prepare Butter Sauce and Serve: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and mix it with the seasoning packet provided in the biscuit mix package. Brush this butter sauce over the tops of the dumplings in the pot. Serve the soup hot with the cheesy dumplings and enjoy.

Notes

  • Pureeing the soup is optional if you prefer chunkier tomato pieces.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken stock with vegetable broth.
  • Make sure to cover the pot while cooking dumplings to ensure they steam properly.
  • The butter sauce adds a flavorful finishing touch to the dumplings; don’t skip it.
  • You can adjust seasoning levels to your taste, especially salt and pepper.

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Keywords: tomato soup, cheddar bay dumplings, comforting soup, cheesy dumplings, easy soup recipe

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