Quick White Lasagna Soup (Print Version)
Creamy Italian-inspired comfort with tender noodles, shredded chicken, and three cheeses in a rich, satisfying bowl.
# Recipe Ingredients:
→ Proteins
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 medium onion, diced
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 2 cups baby spinach
→ Soup Base
06 - 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
07 - 1 cup whole milk
08 - 1 cup heavy cream
→ Pasta
09 - 8 lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces
→ Cheeses
10 - 1 cup ricotta cheese
11 - 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
12 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Seasonings
13 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
14 - ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
15 - ½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
16 - Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
# Directions:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook 3–4 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
02 - Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Add broken lasagna noodles and cook uncovered for 8–10 minutes until al dente.
03 - Stir in shredded chicken, Italian herbs, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Add milk and heavy cream. Simmer for 5 minutes.
04 - Add spinach and cook just until wilted, about 1–2 minutes. Stir in ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan until melted and soup is creamy.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan and fresh cracked pepper if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It transforms all the cheesy, creamy satisfaction of lasagna into a soup ready in under 40 minutes
- The ricotta creates these silky pockets throughout that everyone fights over
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- The noodles continue absorbing liquid as the soup sits, so if making ahead, keep some extra broth on hand to loosen it up
- Stirring the ricotta at the very end prevents it from completely disappearing into the broth, leaving those delicious creamy pockets
03 -
- Break the lasagna noodles while they are still in the package to contain the mess
- Half-and-half works if you want something lighter than heavy cream