OLD FASHIONED TOMATO DUMPLINGS

Name: OLD FASHIONED TOMATO DUMPLINGS
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 cup self-rising flour; 2 tablespoons Crisco shortening; 1 cup cheddar cheese (grated, divided); ½ cup + 2 tablespoons whole milk; 2 tablespoons coconut oil; 2 cloves garlic clove (minced); ½ cup white onion (diced); 2 medium bay leaves; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon beef bouillon (or vegetable bouillon); ⅓ cup water; ½ teaspoon dried basil; 64 ounces V8 juice (or Campbell's tomato juice); 1 tablespoon butter