Description
A comforting, hearty dish that combines rich tomato flavors with delightful cheese-filled dumplings for a soul-soothing experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 medium Yellow Onion, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 28 ounces Crushed Tomatoes
- 4 cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth
- 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dried Basil or Italian Seasoning
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 cup Whole-Milk Ricotta
- 1 cup Low-Moisture Mozzarella
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1 large Egg
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, pour in the olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent and tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, tomato paste, and red pepper flakes. Cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Gently stir in the crushed tomatoes and broth. Add granulated sugar and dried basil or Italian seasoning. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the soup to your desired consistency. Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and egg. Gradually mix in flour, baking powder, and garlic powder until a thick batter forms. Fold in parsley.
- Scoop small spoonfuls of dumpling batter into the simmering soup. Cover and cook for 6-8 minutes until dumplings puff up.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle soup into bowls, topping with grated Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
For an intense tomato flavor, use roasted tomatoes. You may add chopped spinach or kale for added nutrition. Dumplings can be made with different types of cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 95mg