Creole Style Tomato Soup with Goat's Cheese Dumplings

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups chopped yellow onions
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 8 cups chopped fresh tomatoes, peeled and seeded
• 1/2 gallon chicken broth
• 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
• Salt and pepper
• Pinch of cayenne
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup Goat's cheese, room temperature
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped basil
• 16 wonton wrappers
• 1/4 cup water
• Garnish: 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

1. Preheat the fryer.
2. In a large sauce pan, heat the olive oil.
3. When the oil is hot, saute the onions, celery and carrots.
4. Season the vegetables with salt, pepper, and cayenne.
5. Saute the vegetables for 4 to 5 minutes.
6. Add the garlic and tomatoes.
7. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often.
8. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
9. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
10. Using a hand-held blender, puree half of the soup.
11. Stir in the parsley.
12. Reseason with salt and pepper if needed.
13. Stir in the heavy cream.
14. For the dumplings: In a small mixing bowl, combine the Goat's cheese, extra-virgin olive oil and basil.
15. Mix until the mixture is fully incorporated.
16. Season with salt and pepper.
17. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture in the center of each wonton wrapper.
18. Brush the edges of the wrappers with a litttle water.
19. Bring two corners of the wrappers together and seal, forming a triangle.
20. Fry the wontons for 1 to 2 minutes or until the dumplings are golden and crispy.
21. Remove from the fryer and drain on a paper-lined plate.
22. Season the dumplings with Essence.
23. Ladle the soup in a shallow bowl.
24. Garnish with the dumplings and parsley.

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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/creole-style-tomato-soup-with-goats-cheese-dumplings-recipe.html (may not work)