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Tomato Soup with Cheese Dumplings

Cozy Tomato Soup with Cheese Dumplings for Chilly Evenings

Try this delicious Tomato Soup with Cheese Dumplings, a perfect dish for chilly evenings, combining creamy soup with fluffy dumplings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Adds depth and flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Provides richness
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 1 cup Sweet Potato Diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 pinch Ground Cinnamon Balances acidity
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Torn
  • 2 cans Chopped Tomatoes Canned, quality is key
  • 4 cups Chicken Stock Or vegetable stock
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 4 ounces Single Cream Optional for creaminess
For the Cheese Dumplings
  • 1 cup Dried Breadcrumbs Plain for best results
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Helps dumplings rise
  • 1 cup Mature Cheddar Shredded, or strong cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard Powder Adds subtle sharpness
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Enhances flavor
  • 1 large Egg Binds the dumpling mixture
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese Adds creaminess

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • immersion blender
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil and butter over low heat. Add chopped onion and diced sweet potato, sauté for 5–10 minutes until translucent.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and ground cinnamon, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add torn basil, chopped tomatoes, and chicken stock, stir to combine.
  3. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and cover, letting it simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix dried breadcrumbs, baking powder, mature cheddar, mustard powder, and dried oregano. Beat in egg and cream cheese until combined.
  5. After 20 minutes, blend the soup until smooth and adjust seasoning with sugar, salt, and pepper. Add single cream if desired.
  6. Drop dumpling balls into the bubbling soup, cover, and let simmer for 10 minutes.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls, ensuring each serving has two dumplings, and enjoy warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 4000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best flavor, use high-quality canned tomatoes and adjust seasoning after blending the soup.

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