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Cozy Lasagna Soup Recipe with Easy Pillowy Ricotta Dumplings to Warm You Up

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A comforting lasagna-inspired soup featuring a rich tomato broth, seasoned meat, and pillowy ricotta dumplings that offer a unique, melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups low-sodium beef or vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or basil (optional)
  • Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
  • Extra grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat and add the ground beef or Italian sausage. Break it up with a spoon and cook until it starts browning.
  2. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and broth. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  4. Add oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Let it simmer gently while you prepare the dumplings.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, flour, egg, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and fresh herbs if using. Mix gently until just combined to form a soft, sticky dough.
  6. Using two spoons or wet hands, scoop small dollops (about 1 tablespoon each) of the ricotta mixture and gently drop them into the simmering soup.
  7. Cover the pot and cook for 8-10 minutes until dumplings puff up and are cooked through. Avoid lifting the lid too often.
  8. Taste the broth and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or more herbs. Stir in fresh basil or spinach if desired.
  9. Ladle the soup into bowls, ensuring plenty of dumplings in each. Sprinkle with extra Parmesan and fresh basil leaves. Serve hot.

Notes

If dumplings stick together, gently stir once after adding then leave undisturbed. Drain watery ricotta before mixing to prevent overly soft dumplings. Dumplings can be refrigerated shaped for up to 2 hours before cooking. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond or oat flour. Store broth and dumplings separately for best leftover texture. Reheat gently with broth to refresh dumplings.

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Keywords: lasagna soup, ricotta dumplings, comfort food, easy soup recipe, cozy dinner, one-pot meal, Italian soup

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