Description
A comforting and hearty dish that combines creamy tomato soup with fluffy cheddar dumplings, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes with their juices, vegetable broth, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix all-purpose flour and baking powder. Gradually stir in milk and shredded cheddar cheese until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling mixture into the simmering soup. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes until the dumplings are fluffy.
- Serve hot, drizzling melted butter over top if desired.
Notes
Try adding fresh herbs or a splash of lemon juice for extra flavor. For different textures, experiment with various cheeses.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg