Vegetable Soup with Dumplings

1-1/2 cups chopped onions
4 medium carrots, sliced
3 celery ribs, sliced
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 cups vegetable broth
4 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
4 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup water
1 cup chopped cabbage
1 cup frozen peas

Carrot Dumplings:
2-1/4 cups biscuit/baking mix
1 cup shredded carrots
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 cup cold water
10 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese

In a Dutch oven, cook the onions, carrots and celery in oil for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in the broth, potatoes, tomatoes, garlic, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

In a small bowl, combine flour and water until smooth; stir into vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cabbage and peas.

For dumplings, in a small bowl, combine baking mix, carrots and parsley. Stir in water until moistened. Drop in 10 mounds onto simmering soup.

Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean (do not lift cover while simmering). Garnish with cheese. Makes 10 servings.