Description
Comforting white chicken lasagna soup blends Italian-inspired flavors into a hearty one-pot marvel. Loaded with tender chicken, spinach, and melted cheese, this soup delivers rich, creamy satisfaction that warms you from the inside out.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb chicken breast, boneless and skinless
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups spinach, fresh
- 2 cups lasagna noodles, broken
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Seasonings and Extras:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat a large pot over medium heat and drizzle olive oil, ensuring even coating.
- Dice chicken breast into uniform bite-sized cubes, seasoning with salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and dried basil.
- Sauté minced garlic in the heated pot for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add seasoned chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden and no longer pink.
- Pour chicken broth into the pot, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer and allowing chicken to continue cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Add broken lasagna noodles directly into the broth, stirring to prevent sticking and cook for 7-8 minutes until noodles are nearly tender.
- Incorporate milk and heavy cream, stirring to create a smooth, creamy base, and let the soup simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
- Fold fresh spinach into the soup, allowing it to wilt and integrate completely within 1-2 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and gently stir in ricotta cheese until smoothly blended throughout the soup.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese on top, covering the surface and allowing residual heat to melt the cheeses.
- Let the soup rest for 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to meld and cheese to fully incorporate, then serve hot in deep bowls.
Notes
- Enhance chicken flavor by marinating in herbs and spices for 15-30 minutes before cooking to boost depth and richness.
- Substitute whole milk lasagna noodles with gluten-free or whole wheat options for dietary preferences without compromising texture.
- Use rotisserie chicken as a time-saving alternative, shredding meat directly into the soup for quicker preparation and added convenience.
- Control soup consistency by adjusting liquid quantities: add more broth for thinner soup or reduce liquid for a thicker, stew-like texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg