Description
Tomato Dumpling Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish combining a rich tomato base with soft, savory dumplings. This hearty soup uses fresh herbs, spices, and creamy ingredients to create a warming meal ideal for chilly days or whenever you crave a satisfying bowl of homemade goodness.
Ingredients
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Soup 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
Dumpling Ingredients
- 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
- Prepare the base: Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over low heat. Add the chopped onion and sweet potato and cook gently until they are soft, about 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Add spices and aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and ground cinnamon, cooking for about one minute until fragrant to release their flavors. Then add the fresh basil, chopped tomatoes, and chicken stock to the pot.
- Simmer the soup: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer uncovered for 20 minutes. This allows the vegetables to fully soften and the flavors to meld.
- Make the dumplings: In a mixing bowl, combine the dried breadcrumbs, baking powder, grated mature cheddar, mustard powder, dried oregano, egg, and cream cheese. Mix until stiff and well incorporated, then form the mixture into approximately 8 evenly sized balls.
- Blend the soup: Using a blender or immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste and stir in the single cream to add richness.
- Cook the dumplings: Gently drop the dumplings into the simmering soup—do this carefully to keep their shape. Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes without stirring to let the dumplings cook through and puff up.
Notes
- If you prefer a vegetarian version, substitute chicken stock with vegetable stock.
- For a gluten-free option, replace breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- The dumplings can be prepared ahead and stored in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
- Adjust seasoning after blending the soup to suit your taste.
- Serve with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: tomato soup, dumplings, tomato dumpling soup, comfort food, homemade soup, hearty soup, easy soup recipe
