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Close-up of a white rectangular baking dish filled with creamy orange-red tomato soup. Four fluffy, golden-brown Cheddar Bay Dumplings rest in the soup and are topped with chopped fresh parsley.

Tomato Soup with Cheddar Bay Dumplings

Creamy homemade tomato soup topped with tender, buttery cheddar dumplings — comfort food that combines two favorites into one cozy bowl!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Tomato Soup
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 oz (800 g)
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream optional, for creaminess
Cheddar Bay Dumplings
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp cold butter cubed
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup milk plus more as needed

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Ladle
  • Immersion Blender

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
  2. Add tomato paste and stir to coat the onions. Cook for 1–2 minutes, then add crushed tomatoes, broth, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Stir in heavy cream if using, then reduce heat to low.
  4. To make dumplings: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Stir in cheddar cheese, then add milk gradually until a soft dough forms.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of dough into the simmering soup. Cover and cook for 12–15 minutes, or until dumplings are puffed and cooked through (do not lift the lid while cooking).
  7. Ladle the soup and dumplings into bowls. Garnish with extra cheddar or fresh herbs if desired, and serve hot.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use roasted tomatoes or add a splash of hot sauce for a kick. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheated gently on the stove.