White Lasagna Soup (Printable version)
Creamy Italian-inspired soup with chicken, spinach, and noodles in a savory three-cheese broth.
# What You'll Need:
→ Protein & Dairy
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 1 cup ricotta cheese
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
06 - 2 cups whole milk
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
07 - 1 medium onion, diced
08 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Pasta
11 - 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
→ Seasonings
12 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
13 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
14 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
15 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
16 - Fresh parsley, chopped
17 - Additional grated Parmesan
# Directions:
01 - Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, approximately 4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
02 - Pour chicken broth and whole milk into the pot. Stir thoroughly to combine, then bring mixture to a gentle simmer.
03 - Add broken lasagna noodles, dried basil, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, and season with salt and black pepper. Simmer uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles reach al dente texture.
04 - Stir in shredded chicken and chopped spinach. Continue cooking for 3 to 4 minutes until spinach wilts completely and chicken is heated through.
05 - Reduce heat to low setting. Add ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses, stirring continuously until fully melted and soup achieves creamy consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
06 - Ladle soup into individual bowls. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and additional grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- It delivers all the comfort of white lasagna in about one third of the time and with minimal cleanup
- The combination of ricotta and melted mozzarella creates an incredibly velvety texture that coats every spoonful
02 -
- Breaking the lasagna noodles by hand creates rustic edges that catch the cheese beautifully
- The soup continues thickening as it sits, so resist the urge to add more milk right away
03 -
- Use room temperature ricotta to prevent it from forming stubborn clumps when stirred in
- Grating your own Parmesan makes a huge difference in how well it incorporates