Quick White Lasagna Soup (Print)
Creamy soup with tender noodles, chicken, and three cheeses ready in 35 minutes.
# Ingredient list:
→ 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 8–10 minutes until al dente.
03 - Stir in shredded chicken, Italian herbs, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Pour in milk and heavy cream. Simmer 5 minutes.
04 - Add spinach and cook 1–2 minutes until just wilted. Stir in ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan until melted and soup becomes creamy.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan and fresh cracked pepper.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It delivers all the creamy cheesy comfort of lasagna in about 30 minutes flat
- The broken pasta pieces soak up the rich broth creating the most satisfying texture in every spoonful
02 -
- The pasta continues absorbing liquid as it sits so if you are saving leftovers the soup will be much thicker, just add a splash of broth when reheating
- Stirring the ricotta in at the very end instead of boiling it prevents it from separating and keeps the texture smooth and luxurious
03 -
- Use a vegetable peeler to shave thin ribbons of Parmesan on top instead of grated for a more elegant presentation
- A splash of white wine added with the onions elevates the flavor profile and makes it taste like it simmered for hours