Description
A delightful dish combining classic tomato soup with fluffy, cheesy dumplings, perfect for cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups tomato puree
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic in olive oil until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in tomato puree and vegetable broth, add dried basil, salt, and pepper, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt, then stir in cheddar cheese.
- Add milk and melted butter to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling mixture into simmering soup, cover, and let cook for 10 minutes.
- Ladle soup with dumplings into bowls and serve warm.
Notes
Customize with fresh herbs or add vegetables for nutrition. Use different cheeses for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg