Tomato Soup with Cheddar Bay Dumplings Recipe
A comforting tomato soup enriched with cheddar bay biscuit dumplings, blending tangy tomato flavors with savory, cheesy dumplings for a hearty and delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
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
Dumplings
- 11-ounce packet cheddar bay biscuit mix
- 2 tablespoons butter (for butter sauce)
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 translucent, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Stir in the all-purpose flour and cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute to form a roux that will thicken the soup.
- Add Liquids and Seasonings: While stirring, slowly pour in the chicken stock and the canned diced tomatoes with their liquid. Continue stirring until the mixture is smooth. Bring it to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Season with sugar, coarse salt, and ground black pepper to taste.
- Puree the Soup (Optional): For a smooth texture, divide the soup into two batches and puree each in a blender until smooth. Return the pureed soup to the pot and reheat it to a gentle simmer.
- Cook the Dumplings: Prepare the cheddar bay biscuit mix according to the package directions. Drop spoonfuls of the prepared biscuit dough into the simmering soup, spacing them evenly. Cover the pot and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the dumplings are fully cooked and no longer doughy inside.
- Prepare Butter Sauce and Serve: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and mix with the seasoning packet from the biscuit mix. Brush or spoon this butter sauce over the tops of the cooked dumplings in the pot. Serve the tomato soup hot with the cheddar bay dumplings and enjoy your comforting homemade meal!
Notes
- The soup puree is optional; leaving the soup chunky adds texture.
- Use fresh chicken stock if possible for enhanced flavor.
- The biscuit mix seasoning packet is key to replicating the classic cheddar bay dumpling flavor.
- Do not lift the lid frequently while cooking dumplings to ensure they steam properly.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and pepper.
Keywords: tomato soup, cheddar bay dumplings, comfort food, easy soup recipe, savory dumplings
