Elevate your comfort food game with our irresistible Tomato Basil Soup with Ricotta Dumplings, a culinary symphony that tantalizes your taste buds. This classic soup gets a delightful twist with the addition of tender, pillowy ricotta dumplings, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Dive into this delectable journey, where the tangy tomatoes, aromatic basil, and creamy ricotta dumplings dance on your palate. This recipe guide will unveil the secrets to crafting this culinary masterpiece, offering step-by-step instructions, cooking tips, and variations to suit your preferences. Embrace the joy of homemade soup and impress your loved ones with this comforting and flavorful dish. Additionally, we'll explore alternative recipes that showcase the versatility of tomato soup, including a Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons, a hearty and smoky delight, and a Thai Tomato Coconut Soup, an exotic fusion of flavors that will transport you to Southeast Asia.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
TOMATO SOUP WITH HERB DUMPLINGS
-Holly Dunkelberger, La Porte City, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, combine the first eight ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer. , Meanwhile, for dumplings, combine the dry ingredients in a bowl. Beat egg and milk; stir into dry ingredients until a stiff dough forms. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto simmering soup. , Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted into a dumpling comes out clean (do not lift the cover while simmering). Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts :
ROASTED TOMATO BASIL SOUP
Serve Ina Garten's Roasted Tomato Basil Soup recipe, made with canned and fresh plum tomatoes, for an elegant starter from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network.
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories appetizer
Time 1h50m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Toss together the tomatoes, 1/4 cup olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread the tomatoes in 1 layer on a baking sheet and roast for 45 minutes.
- In an 8-quart stockpot over medium heat, saute the onions and garlic with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the butter, and red pepper flakes for 10 minutes, until the onions start to brown. Add the canned tomatoes, basil, thyme, and chicken stock. Add the oven-roasted tomatoes, including the liquid on the baking sheet. Bring to a boil and simmer uncovered for 40 minutes. Pass through a food mill fitted with the coarsest blade. Taste for seasonings. Serve hot or cold.
TOMATO-BASIL SOUP WITH RICOTTA DUMPLINGS
This is a wonderful little soup! Healthy, very fancy, and requires minimal ingredients. I hope you all enjoy!
Provided by MechanicalJen
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- FOR SOUP: Combine oil and garlic in medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, until garlic begins to turn golden.
- Add tomatoes, chicken broth, and basil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5-7 minutes.
- FOR DUMPLINGS: Meanwhile, combine ricotta, parmesan, egg white, salt & black pepper. Mix well. Add flour and mix until just combined.
- Scoop dumpling mixture directly into simmering soup. Cook until the dumplings float to the surface (about 2 minutes). Remove from heat.
- Be careful not to boil the soup, or the dumplings will break apart.
TOMATO DUMPLING SOUP
This cozy tomato dumpling soup is filled with dumplings made of ricotta and Parmesan cheese and flavored with fresh basil.
Provided by a Couple Cooks
Categories Main Dish
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mince the garlic. Chop the basil leaves.
- In a large pot, add the olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté about 1 minute, until just starting to brown. Add canned tomatoes and their liquid, vegetable broth, chopped basil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer about 7 to 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, the Parmesan cheese, eggs, flour, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper. Stir until a dough forms. Roll the dumplings into small balls (about 48). After the soup has simmered, place the dumplings in the soup and cook until solid, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Thinly slice (chiffonade) a few extra basil leaves, and grate some Parmesan cheese. Serve the soup warm garnished with basil and Parmesan.
RICOTTA DUMPLINGS
Making your own dumplings may sound scary, but these are really quite easy and are done in 30 minutes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix together ricotta, cheese, egg yolk, lemon zest, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until combined. Sift 1/2 cup flour over mixture and use a rubber spatula to gently fold together. Turn mixture out onto a lightly floured work surface and sift remaining flour over top. With fingertips, gently incorporate flour into dough and lightly knead just until dough comes together (do not overwork dough).
- Set a large pot of salted water to boil. Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a log about 3/4 inch thick and 20 inches long. With a knife or dough scraper, cut each log into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Drop pieces into boiling water. Cook until they plump up and float to surface, 2 minutes. Drain dumplings and shake off excess water.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium. When it sizzles, add dumplings and cook, undisturbed, until golden on one side, 6 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon butter to skillet and toss to coat. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with cheese. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 g, Fat 24 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 17 g
CREAMY FRESH TOMATO SOUP WITH DUMPLINGS
I made this for lunch yesterday, with some beautiful tomatoes my mother gave me. YUM! We had it with grilled cheese sandwiches. Heaven in a bowl! I hope you like it as much as I did!
Provided by canarygirl
Categories Vegetable
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oil in a 2 quart sauce pan over medium high heat.
- Add onions and garlic and sauté until tender, then add tomatoes, and mush them up a bit, and stir.
- Cook over medium heat about 10-15 minutes, until tomatoes are quite soft and breaking down.
- Add water, basil, bouillon cubes, salt and pepper, and sugar.
- Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer about 20 minutes.
- Near the end of the cooking time, heat half and half or milk so that it is hot.
- Add hot milk to soup and stir.
- Pureé with an arm blender, or do it in batches in a blender.
- Strain soup through a sieve or run it through a food mill to eliminate any peels and seeds that remain.
- Mix egg with about 1/4 cup flour (amount will depend on how firm you like your dumplings) and salt and pepper to taste, until well combined.
- Bring soup to just below boiling and drop in dumplings by very small spoonfuls. Cook about three minutes, or until dumplings float to the surface. Dumplings should be almost like spaetzle, quite small, and soft when cooked.
- Serve hot with chopped fresh basil or toasted croutons as a garnish if desired.
Tips:
- Select ripe, flavorful tomatoes: Use fresh, in-season tomatoes for the best flavor. If using canned tomatoes, choose high-quality, whole tomatoes that are packed in juice, not water.
- Roast the tomatoes: Roasting the tomatoes intensifies their flavor and sweetness. You can roast them whole or halved, depending on your preference.
- Use a good quality olive oil: Extra virgin olive oil is the best choice for this soup. It adds a rich, fruity flavor.
- Don't overcrowd the pot: When cooking the ricotta dumplings, do not overcrowd the pot. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
- Simmer the soup gently: Once the soup is assembled, simmer it gently over low heat. This will help the flavors to meld and develop.
- Serve with crusty bread or crackers: This soup is delicious served with crusty bread or crackers for dipping.
Conclusion:
This tomato basil soup with ricotta dumplings is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold day. The roasted tomatoes give the soup a rich, flavorful base, while the ricotta dumplings add a light and fluffy texture. This soup is also very versatile and can be easily customized to your liking. For example, you can add different herbs or spices, or you can use different types of cheese in the dumplings. No matter how you make it, this soup is sure to be a hit!
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