Description
This comforting Tomato Soup With Cheese Dumplings combines rich, tangy tomato flavors with fluffy, cheesy dumplings. Perfect for chilly evenings or impressing guests, this dish is as easy to make as it is delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 pounds fresh tomatoes, chopped or 2 cans diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Salted water for cooking dumplings
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Extra Parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add one diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for another minute, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
- Stir in 2 pounds of chopped fresh tomatoes or 2 cans of diced tomatoes, along with 4 cups of vegetable broth.
- Season with salt, pepper, and a teaspoon each of dried oregano and basil. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
- After simmering, use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. If you prefer a chunkier texture, blend only half.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Keep the soup warm over low heat while you prepare the dumplings.
- In a bowl, combine 1 cup of ricotta cheese, ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese, 1 large egg, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Gradually mix in 1 cup of all-purpose flour until a dough forms. If the mixture is too sticky, add a little more flour until it’s manageable.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a gentle simmer. Use a spoon to drop small amounts of the dumpling mixture into the water. Cook for about 3-4 minutes or until they float to the top.
- Once cooked, remove the dumplings with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- To serve, ladle the hot tomato soup into bowls and gently place several cheese dumplings on top.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan if desired. Enjoy your delicious Tomato Soup With Cheese Dumplings!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Consider adding a bay leaf while simmering the soup for an extra layer of flavor. For a creamier soup, stir in a splash of heavy cream or coconut milk just before serving.