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Best Tomato Soup with Cheddar Bay Dumplings

Best Tomato Soup with Cheddar Bay Dumplings for Cozy Nights

Experience the Best Tomato Soup with Cheddar Bay Dumplings, a comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Can substitute with olive oil
  • 1 Onion Finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Flour Gluten-free option available
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Use vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 28 ounces Canned Crushed Tomatoes Choose high-quality for best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Cheddar Bay Dumplings
  • 1 cup Biscuit Mix Homemade biscuit dough is also an option
  • 2 tablespoons Butter (for topping)
  • 1 packet Seasoning Packet Usually comes with biscuit mix

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • measuring cups
  • spoon

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  2. Stir in 2 tablespoons of flour and cook for another minute to form a roux.
  3. Gradually add 4 cups of chicken broth and 28 ounces of canned crushed tomatoes, stirring until smooth. Bring to a gentle boil and then simmer.
  4. After 10 minutes, season the soup with 1 teaspoon of sugar, salt, and black pepper to taste.
  5. In a separate bowl, prepare the biscuit mix according to package instructions.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit mixture into the simmering soup. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes.
  7. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and mix in the seasoning packet. Brush this over the dumplings just before serving.
  8. Ladle the warm soup into bowls, ensuring each serving has plenty of dumplings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers separately to keep dumplings fresh. Customize with add-ins like spinach or bacon for variation.

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