Description
This Best Tomato Soup with Cheddar Bay Dumplings recipe combines a rich, creamy tomato soup base with flavorful cheddar bay biscuit dumplings, creating a comforting and hearty meal perfect for chilly days or when you want a cozy homemade dish.
Ingredients
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Soup Base
- 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
Cheddar Bay Dumplings
- 11-ounce packet cheddar bay biscuit mix
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Cook the Base Ingredients: In a large pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the chopped sweet onion and cook until it becomes translucent and soft. Stir in 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute to create a roux that will thicken the soup.
- Add Liquids and Seasonings: Slowly pour in 3 cups of chicken stock and the entire 43.5 ounces of canned diced tomatoes with their liquid, stirring continuously until the mixture is smooth. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Season with 1 teaspoon sugar, 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, adjusting to taste.
- Puree the Soup (Optional): For a smoother texture, divide the soup into two portions and puree each in a blender until smooth. Return the pureed soup to the pot and warm it up over low heat to a gentle simmer.
- Cook the Dumplings: Prepare the cheddar bay biscuit mix according to the package instructions. Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit batter into the simmering soup, spacing them evenly. Cover the pot and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through and no longer doughy in the center.
- Prepare Butter Sauce and Serve: While the dumplings are cooking, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and mix in the seasoning packet included with the biscuit mix. Once dumplings are done, brush this butter mixture over their tops directly in the pot. Serve the soup hot, ladling generous portions of soup and dumplings into bowls for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken stock with vegetable stock to make this recipe vegetarian-friendly.
- If you prefer a spicier soup, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes along with the black pepper.
- The pureeing step is optional; leaving the soup chunky adds rustic texture.
- Ensure the dumplings are fully cooked by checking their centers are no longer doughy.
- Use fresh herbs like parsley or basil as garnish to add extra flavor and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups with dumplings)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: tomato soup, cheddar bay biscuits, dumplings, comfort food, easy soup recipe, homemade soup
