Creole Style Tomato Soup With Goat's Cheese Dumplings

Ingredients

• 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
• pepper
• Pinch of cayenne
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup Goatís 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