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Cozy Lasagna Soup Recipe with Ricotta and Garlic Bread Dippers

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A comforting and easy lasagna soup featuring ground beef, broken lasagna noodles, and a creamy ricotta dollop, served with crispy garlic bread dippers. Perfect for busy weeknights and cozy evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (85/15 lean preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes (preferably San Marzano)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 cups low sodium beef broth
  • 6 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (or mix of basil, oregano, thyme)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • A handful fresh basil, chopped
  • Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)
  • For the garlic bread dippers:
  • 1 baguette or Italian bread, sliced into sticks
  • 4 tablespoons softened butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the beef. Cook until onion is translucent and fragrant, about 4-5 minutes.
  3. Stir in crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Mix well. Pour in beef broth and sprinkle dried Italian seasoning. Stir to combine.
  4. Bring soup to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add broken lasagna noodles to the soup. Simmer gently for 10-12 minutes until noodles are tender but not mushy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. While soup simmers, preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Mix softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and a pinch of salt. Spread garlic butter on bread sticks. Place on baking sheet and toast for 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp.
  7. Remove soup from heat. Ladle into bowls and top each with a generous dollop of ricotta cheese, fresh basil, and Parmesan if using.
  8. Serve soup hot with garlic bread dippers on the side.

Notes

If soup tastes acidic, add a small pinch of sugar to mellow it. Do not add noodles too early to avoid mushiness. Spoon ricotta on top just before serving to create creamy pockets. Garlic bread is best toasted until golden for maximum crunch. For gluten-free, substitute noodles and bread accordingly. Vegetarian version uses mushrooms or lentils and vegetable broth.

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Keywords: lasagna soup, ricotta, garlic bread, comfort food, easy dinner, weeknight meal, Italian soup

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