Description
Creamy tomato soup with cheese dumplings brings Italian comfort to winter dining. Rich flavors blend seamlessly, offering warm satisfaction that pulls you closer to hearty home cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 (400g) cans chopped tomatoes
- 500ml chicken stock
- 1/2 sweet potato, peeled and chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 75g mature cheddar, grated
- 125g dried breadcrumbs
Spices and Seasonings:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, torn
Dairy and Binding Ingredients:
- 25 grams butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 50ml single cream
- 50g cream cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 egg
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt oil and butter over low heat. Sauté chopped onions and diced sweet potato for 5-7 minutes until vegetables soften and become translucent.
- Introduce minced garlic and ground cinnamon to the pot, stirring for 30-45 seconds to release aromatic flavors. Add fresh basil leaves, crushed tomatoes, and vegetable stock.
- Increase heat to bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer. Cover and let the soup develop its flavors for 18-22 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- While soup simmers, prepare cheese dumplings by combining all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Gently knead the mixture until it forms a cohesive, slightly sticky dough.
- Using moistened hands, roll the dumpling mixture into 8 uniform round balls, ensuring they are compact and hold together well.
- Purée the soup using an immersion blender or standard blender until completely smooth and velvety. Season with sugar, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Stir in heavy cream to create a rich, luxurious texture. Gently lower the prepared dumplings into the hot soup.
- Simmer dumplings for 8-10 minutes without stirring, allowing them to cook through. Serve immediately, placing two dumplings in each bowl and ladling soup around them.
Notes
- Soften vegetables slowly to enhance natural sweetness and prevent burning, allowing onions and sweet potatoes to caramelize gently.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting cinnamon and black pepper according to personal preference, creating a personalized flavor profile.
- Transform into gluten-free version by substituting wheat flour with almond or chickpea flour for dumpling mixture, ensuring dietary flexibility.
- Elevate presentation by garnishing with fresh basil leaves or a swirl of cream, adding visual appeal and extra layer of flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg