Dinner

Tomato Dumpling Soup Recipe

BySarah Summers April 2, 2026April 2, 2026

Introduction

Tomato Dumpling Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for any season. With soft, cheesy dumplings simmered in a rich tomato broth, this recipe offers a delightful twist on a classic soup that’s sure to warm you up.

A bowl of four round, soft ravioli floating in a creamy orange tomato sauce fills the image. Each ravioli has a light yellow, slightly wrinkled pasta skin with hints of melted cheese bubbling on top. Small chopped green herbs and a dash of black pepper are sprinkled over the ravioli and sauce. The bowl is white with a smooth edge, placed on a white marbled surface. The sauce has a thick, creamy texture with a warm orange color surrounding the ravioli evenly. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
25 grams butter
1 onion, chopped
½ sweet potato, peeled and chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons fresh basil, torn
2 (400g) cans chopped tomatoes
500ml chicken stock
½ teaspoon sugar
50ml single cream
125g dried breadcrumbs
½ teaspoon baking powder
75g mature cheddar, grated
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 egg
50g cream cheese

Instructions

Step 1: Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over low heat. Add chopped onion and sweet potato; cook until soft, about 5–10 minutes.
Step 2: Stir in minced garlic and ground cinnamon; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add fresh basil, chopped tomatoes, and chicken stock.
Step 3: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
Step 4: In a mixing bowl, combine the dried breadcrumbs, baking powder, grated cheddar, mustard powder, dried oregano, egg, and cream cheese until you get a stiff dough. Form into about 8 dumpling balls.
Step 5: Blend the soup until smooth, then adjust seasoning with sugar, salt, and pepper as desired.
Step 6: Gently drop the dumplings into the simmering soup. Cook for an additional 10 minutes without stirring to allow dumplings to cook through.

Tips & Variations

For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken stock with vegetable stock.
Add a pinch of chili flakes to the soup for a subtle heat.
Fresh herbs like thyme or parsley can also enhance the flavor if basil is unavailable.
Use gluten-free breadcrumbs to make this dish gluten-free.

Storage

Store the soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove to avoid breaking up the dumplings. This soup is best enjoyed fresh, as dumplings may lose their texture after freezing.

How to Serve

A white bowl holds four large cheese ravioli in a thick, bright orange tomato sauce. The ravioli are soft and creamy, with a pale yellow color, slightly puffed and each topped with a bit of melted cheese. Small green herb pieces sprinkled on top add contrast, and cracked black pepper is lightly scattered across the dish. The sauce is smooth and glossy, surrounding the ravioli evenly. The bowl sits on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make the dumplings ahead of time?

You can mix the dumpling ingredients ahead and keep the dough refrigerated for a few hours. However, it’s best to cook them fresh in the soup to maintain their texture.

Can I freeze Tomato Dumpling Soup?

Freezing is not recommended as the dumplings can become soggy or fall apart. If you need to freeze the soup, do so without the dumplings and add fresh ones when reheating.