A cozy tomato soup simmered with garlic and herbs, topped with fluffy cheesy herbed dumplings. Comforting, flavorful, and ready in under an hour.
For the Soup:
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1 onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 carrot, finely diced (optional)
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp oregano
1 tsp sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup heavy cream or milk (optional)
For the Dumplings:
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar
2 tbsp chopped parsley or chives
1/2 cup milk
2 tbsp melted butter
In a soup pot, heat oil and butter. Sauté onion (and carrot if using) until soft.
Add garlic and cook 1 min. Stir in tomatoes, broth, herbs, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer 15–20 min. Blend if desired.
Stir in cream or milk if using.
In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, cheese, and herbs. Add milk and butter. Stir to form sticky dough.
Drop spoonfuls of dough into simmering soup.
Cover pot tightly and simmer on low for 15–18 min. Do not lift lid.
Serve hot, topped with herbs and extra cheese if desired.