Description
Tomato Dumpling Soup is a comforting and hearty dish featuring a rich, smooth tomato base infused with aromatic spices and fresh basil, topped with soft, cheesy dumplings that cook gently in the simmering soup. This satisfying recipe combines fresh vegetables and pantry staples into a wholesome meal perfect for any day.
Ingredients
For the Soup
- 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
- 500 ml chicken stock
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- 50 ml single cream
For the Dumplings
- 125 grams dried breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 75 grams mature cheddar, grated
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 egg
- 50 grams cream cheese
Instructions
- Sauté the Vegetables: Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over low heat. Add the chopped onion and sweet potato and cook gently until they become soft and tender, about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Add Aromatics and Liquids: Stir in the minced garlic and ground cinnamon; cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Then add the torn fresh basil, canned 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 gently for 20 minutes to develop flavors and soften ingredients.
- Prepare 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 dough forms, then shape into about eight equal-sized balls.
- Blend the Soup: Use a blender or immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Stir in the single cream for added richness.
- Cook the Dumplings in Soup: Gently drop the prepared dumplings into the simmering soup. Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes without stirring, allowing the dumplings to puff up and cook through.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken stock with vegetable stock.
- Ensure the soup is gently simmering when adding dumplings to prevent them from breaking apart.
- The cinnamon adds a warm, subtle depth—do not omit for the authentic flavor profile.
- Use fresh basil for best flavor, but dried can be substituted at half the quantity.
- Serve the soup hot to enjoy the dumplings at their softest and most tender.
