Creole Style Tomato Soup with Goat Cheese Dumplings

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   ["In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.", "When the oil is hot, add the onions, celery, and carrots.", "Season the vegetables with salt, pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne.", "Saute the vegetables for 4 to 5 minutes.", "Add the garlic and tomatoes.", "Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often.", "Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.", "Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.", "Preheat the fryer or a heavy saucepot filled no more than halfway with vegetable oil to 375 degrees F. Prepare the dumplings while the soup is simmering and fry just before serving the soup.", "In a small mixing bowl, combine the goat cheese, extra-virgin olive oil, and chopped basil.", "Mix until the mixture is fully incorporated.", "Season with salt and pepper, to taste.", "Spoon 1 rounded teaspoon of the cheese mixture in the center of each wonton wrapper.", "Brush the edges of the wrappers with a small amount water.", "Bring 2 corners of the wrappers together and press to seal, forming a triangle.", "Fry the wontons for about 2 minutes each or until the dumplings are golden and crispy.", "Remove from the fryer and drain on a paper-lined plate.", "Season the dumplings with Essence, to taste.", "Remove the soup from the heat.", "Using a hand-held blender, puree the soup.", "Stir in the parsley.", "Adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper, if needed.", "Stir in the heavy cream.", "Ladle the soup in a shallow bowls.", "Garnish each bowl with 2 dumplings and a chiffonade of fresh basil.", "Combine all ingredients thoroughly.", "Yield: 2/3 cup", "Recipe from ""New New Orleans Cooking"

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.