Description
Warm up your chilly days with a delightful bowl of Tomato Dumpling Soup. This comforting dish features a rich tomato broth sweetened by sweet potatoes and topped with fluffy, cheesy dumplings that make each spoonful a treat. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this soup not only warms the soul but is also simple to prepare using everyday ingredients. With its mild flavors, it’s sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike, making it an ideal choice for cozy nights in or any occasion that calls for comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (or plant-based alternative)
- 125g dried breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 75g mature cheddar, grated
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 egg
- 50g cream cheese (or plant-based alternative)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over low heat. Add chopped onion and sweet potato; cook until soft.
- Stir in minced garlic and ground cinnamon; cook for 1 minute. Add basil, chopped tomatoes, and chicken stock.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 20 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine all dumpling ingredients until stiff; shape into 8 balls.
- Blend the soup until smooth; adjust seasoning if needed.
- Drop dumplings into the simmering soup and cook for 10 minutes without stirring.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 50mg