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easy Creamy Tomato Soup with Cheddar Dumplings

Creamy Tomato Soup with Cheddar Dumplings is a hearty one-pot comfort meal. Rich tomato soup is topped with fluffy cheddar dumplings that steam until light and tender. Perfect for cozy family dinners.
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Prep Time 14 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American Comfort Food

Ingredients
  

For the Soup

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ medium onion peeled and chopped
  • 1½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups chicken stock
  • 1 14-ounce/425 g can chopped tomatoes in tomato juice
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

For the Cheddar Dumplings

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • Fine sea salt to taste
  • Coarse black pepper to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons cold butter
  • 4 tablespoons grated sharp cheddar cheese plus extra for serving if desired
  • ¼ cup milk

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent without browning.
  • Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute while stirring constantly.
  • Gradually whisk in the chicken stock until smooth.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes with their juice and stir well.
  • Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  • Stir in the sugar and season with salt and black pepper.
  • To prepare the dumplings, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Stir in the grated cheddar cheese.
  • Add the milk and mix gently until a soft dough forms.
  • Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the simmering Creamy Tomato Soup with Cheddar Dumplings.
  • Cover tightly and simmer gently for 10–12 minutes without lifting the lid.
  • Once the dumplings are fluffy and cooked through, sprinkle with additional cheddar if desired.
  • Ladle into warm bowls and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Sharp cheddar provides the best flavor.
  • Freshly grated cheese melts better than pre-shredded cheese.
  • Serve with crusty bread or a fresh green salad.
  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for gentle heat.