Tomato Dumpling Soup
A cozy and comforting soup featuring ripe tomatoes and fluffy dumplings, perfect for cool evenings.
Ingredients
For the soup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 pounds ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped (or two 28-ounce cans whole peeled tomatoes)
- 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
- 2 teaspoons dried basil or 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
For the dumplings
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cold butter, diced
- 1/2 cup milk (or plant-based milk)
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs, chopped (thyme or parsley)
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat the olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and carrots and sauté until softened, about 6–8 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and their juices to the pot, then pour in the chicken broth. Season with salt, pepper, and sugar if needed. Bring to a gentle simmer and let cook for 15–20 minutes.
- For a silky soup, use an immersion blender to purée the broth until smooth; leave it a little chunky if you prefer texture.
Making the Dumplings
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the milk and herbs just until combined—do not overmix.
- Bring the soup back to a gentle simmer. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough (about 1 tablespoon each) onto the surface—space them so they don’t stick. Cover the pot and simmer for 10–12 minutes; do not lift the lid while they’re cooking.
- Once dumplings are fluffy and cooked through, taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or basil. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh basil or a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
Keep a gentle simmer when cooking dumplings and use cold butter for flakier texture. If your tomatoes are very acidic, a pinch of sugar can smooth the flavor. For a richer soup, swirl in cream or labneh before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 9gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 800mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6g
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