White Lasagna Soup (Printable)
Creamy Italian soup with chicken, spinach, and noodles in a savory three-cheese broth.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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
# How to Make:
01 - Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, approximately 4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
02 - Pour in the chicken broth and whole milk. Stir thoroughly to combine, then bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
03 - Add the broken lasagna noodles, dried basil, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Simmer uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the noodles reach al dente texture.
04 - Stir in the shredded chicken and chopped spinach. Continue cooking for 3 to 4 minutes until the spinach has wilted and the chicken is heated through.
05 - Reduce the heat to low. Add the ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses, stirring constantly until fully melted and the soup achieves a creamy consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
06 - Ladle the hot soup into individual serving bowls. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and additional grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything you love about white lasagna in 45 minutes flat
- The ricotta melts into the broth creating these velvety pockets of creaminess in every spoonful
02 -
- The soup continues thickening as it sits, so dont panic if it looks thin at first
- Add the cheeses at the very end over low heat to prevent any separation
03 -
- Break lasagna noodles into varying sizes for more texture interest
- Use room temperature ricotta so it melts into the soup more easily