Creamy Tomato Bisque with Cheddar Bay Dumplings
A comforting creamy tomato bisque paired with soft cheddar bay dumplings.
Equipment
- Soup Pot For simmering the soup.
- Small Bowl For mixing dumpling ingredients.
- Immersion blender For pureeing the soup.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 white onion chopped
- 3 tbsp flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 3 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp sugar
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- In a large soup pot over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp of butter. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. This step enhances the flavor base for your bisque.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for about a minute, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
- In a separate bowl, mix the chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Slowly stir this mixture into the pot until smooth. Add sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover the pot, allowing flavors to meld for about 15 minutes.
- While the soup simmers, prepare the dumpling dough. In a large bowl, combine 1 ½ cups flour, 1 tbsp sugar, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne pepper. This mixture will create fluffy dumplings.
- In a small bowl, whisk together buttermilk and melted butter. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. This will give your bisque that creamy texture. Return to a simmer.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the simmering soup, making sure to leave space between them. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick in the center of the largest dumpling; it should come out clean.
- In a small pot, melt 2 tbsp of butter and mix in parsley and garlic powder. Brush this mixture over the dumplings in the pot for added flavor.
- Ladle the soup into bowls, ensuring each serving has dumplings. Serve with the extra butter herb mixture for dipping, if desired. Enjoy your comforting meal!
Notes
For a spicier kick, add more cayenne pepper to the dumpling dough. You can also customize the soup by adding a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of fresh herbs on top.