Dinner

Tomato Dumpling Soup Recipe

ByElla Hart March 28, 2026March 28, 2026

Introduction

Tomato Dumpling Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for cozy evenings. This hearty soup combines the sweetness of tomatoes and sweet potato with savory, cheesy dumplings for a satisfying meal.

A bowl of four round, soft ravioli floating in a creamy orange tomato sauce fills the image. Each ravioli has a light yellow, slightly wrinkled pasta skin with hints of melted cheese bubbling on top. Small chopped green herbs and a dash of black pepper are sprinkled over the ravioli and sauce. The bowl is white with a smooth edge, placed on a white marbled surface. The sauce has a thick, creamy texture with a warm orange color surrounding the ravioli evenly. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
25 grams butter
1 onion, chopped
½ sweet potato, peeled and chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons fresh basil, torn
2 (400g) cans chopped tomatoes
500ml chicken stock
½ teaspoon sugar
50ml single cream
125g dried breadcrumbs
½ teaspoon baking powder
75g mature cheddar, grated
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 egg
50g cream cheese

Instructions

Step 1: Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over low heat. Add chopped onion and sweet potato; cook until soft, about 5 to 10 minutes.
Step 2: Stir in minced garlic and ground cinnamon; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add fresh basil, chopped tomatoes, and chicken stock.
Step 3: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
Step 4: In a mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, baking powder, grated cheddar, mustard powder, dried oregano, egg, and cream cheese until the mixture is stiff. Form into about 8 dumpling balls.
Step 5: Use a blender to blend the soup until smooth. Adjust seasoning with sugar, salt, or pepper as desired. Stir in the single cream for richness.
Step 6: Gently drop the dumplings into the simmering soup. Cook for an additional 10 minutes without stirring, until dumplings are cooked through.

Tips & Variations

For a vegetarian version, substitute vegetable stock for chicken stock.
Use fresh herbs like thyme or parsley if you don’t have dried oregano or fresh basil.
Gluten-free breadcrumbs can be used to make this dish gluten-free.
Add a pinch of chili flakes for a little heat in the soup.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove over low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent the dumplings from breaking apart.

How to Serve

A white bowl holds four large cheese ravioli in a thick, bright orange tomato sauce. The ravioli are soft and creamy, with a pale yellow color, slightly puffed and each topped with a bit of melted cheese. Small green herb pieces sprinkled on top add contrast, and cracked black pepper is lightly scattered across the dish. The sauce is smooth and glossy, surrounding the ravioli evenly. The bowl sits on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make the dumplings ahead of time?

You can prepare the dumpling mixture in advance and keep it refrigerated for a few hours, but it’s best to form and cook them fresh to maintain their texture.

Can I freeze Tomato Dumpling Soup?

It’s best to freeze the soup and dumplings separately. Freeze the soup broth alone for up to 2 months. Dumplings may change texture when frozen and reheated.