Best Tomato Soup with Cheddar Bay Dumplings 

This cozy, comforting tomato soup recipe combines a creamy, flavorful tomato base with fluffy Cheddar Bay biscuit dumplings, inspired by Molly’s Home Guide and inspired by the mix-based method made famous by Red Lobster biscuits. It delivers all the warmth of classic tomato soup with a playful twist—cheesy, garlicky dumplings that steam atop the soup. Ready in under an hour and perfect for chilly evenings or weeknight meals, this dish is both simple and satisfying, making it an instant crowd‑pleaser that feels homemade yet special. 

Ingredients

For the Tomato Soup:

• 2 Tbsp butter
  
  

• 1 sweet onion, chopped
  
  

• 3 Tbsp all‑purpose flour
  
  

• 3 cups chicken stock
  
  

• 43½ oz (≈ 1.23 kg) 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 / ≈ 312 g) packet Cheddar Bay biscuit mix
  
  

• 2 Tbsp butter (for brushing with seasoning packet)
  
  

Directions

1. In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter and sauté chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
   
   

2. Sprinkle in flour and cook, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute to form the roux.
   
   

3. Gradually whisk in chicken stock, then stir in canned tomatoes, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
   
   

4. Optionally blend the soup until smooth using an immersion or countertop blender. Return to pot and bring back to a simmer.
   
   

5. Meanwhile, prepare Cheddar Bay biscuit mix according to package instructions.
   
   

6. Drop spoonfuls of dough into simmering soup, spacing out for expansion. Cover pot and cook over low heat for 15–20 minutes, until dumplings are set and fluffy. Do not lift lid during cooking.
   
   

7. Melt 2 Tbsp butter and mix with the seasoning packet included in the biscuit mix. Brush over tops of cooked dumplings to infuse garlic-cheddar flavor. Serve immediately.
   
   

Nutrients (per serving, based on 6 servings)

Calories: ~353 kcal
Protein: ~6 g
Fat: ~16 g
Carbs: ~46 g (fiber ~3 g)
Sodium: ~1471 mg
Saturated fat: ~6 g
Cholesterol: ~21 mg