Best Tomato Soup with Cheddar Bay Dumplings 

Treat yourself to this warm and hearty tomato soup crowned with fluffy Cheddar Bay–style dumplings. With a rich buttery base, savory sweetness from onions and canned tomatoes, and the irresistible garlic-cheese flavor of biscuit mix dumplings, it’s a comforting twist on tradition. This recipe comes together in under an hour, streamlining pantry staples like a packet of Cheddar Bay biscuit mix into something special. Serve it on cool evenings or share it with family and friends—it’s cozy, crowd-pleasing, and easy to prepare. 

Ingredients

For the Tomato Soup:

• 2 tbsp butter
  
  

• 1 sweet onion, chopped
  
  

• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  
  

• 3 cups chicken stock
  
  

• 43½ oz canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
  
  

• 1 tsp sugar
  
  

• ¾ tsp coarse salt
  
  

• ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  
  

For the Cheddar Bay Dumplings:

• 1 11‑oz packet Cheddar Bay biscuit mix
  
  

• 2 tbsp butter (for brushing dumplings after cooking)
  
  

Directions

1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent.
   
   

2. Stir in flour and cook for about 1 minute to eliminate raw flavor.
   
   

3. Gradually whisk in chicken stock and canned tomatoes. Season with sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes. For a smooth soup, puree using an immersion blender or carefully transfer to a blender.
   
   

4. Prepare dumplings according to the biscuit mix package instructions while the soup simmers.
   
   

5. Using a spoon, gently drop dollops of the biscuit dough into the simmering soup. Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes until dumplings are cooked through (a toothpick should come out clean). Avoid lifting the lid too early to keep them fluffy.
   
   

6. Melt remaining butter and mix with the seasoning packet included in the biscuit mix. Brush this garlic butter over the cooked dumplings for signature Cheddar Bay flavor.
   
   

Nutrients

Based on approximately 6 servings:

• Calories: ~350 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: ~46 g
  
  

• Protein: ~6 g
  
  

• Fat: ~16 g
  
  

• Fiber: ~3 g
  
  

• Sugar: ~12 g
  
  

• Sodium: ~1,470 mg