Best Tomato Soup with Cheddar Bay Dumplings Recipe
A comforting and flavorful tomato soup with fluffy cheddar bay dumplings, perfect for a cozy meal on a chilly day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 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
For the Dumplings:
- 11-ounce packet cheddar bay biscuit mix
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Cook the Base Ingredients: In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in chopped onion and cook until translucent. Add flour, cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
- Add Liquids and Seasonings: Slowly pour in chicken broth and canned tomatoes while stirring. Bring to a boil, then simmer. Season with sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Puree the Soup (Optional): If desired, puree soup in a blender until smooth. Return to pot and simmer.
- Cook the Dumplings: Prepare biscuit mix, drop spoonfuls into simmering soup. Cook covered for 15-20 minutes until dumplings are cooked.
- Prepare Butter Sauce and Serve: Melt 2 tablespoons butter, mix with seasoning packet. Brush over dumplings and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Tomato Soup, Cheddar Bay Dumplings, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe
