Quick White Lasagna Soup (Printable)

Creamy soup with tender noodles, chicken, and melted cheeses on the table 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 of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 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, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
03 - Stir in shredded chicken, Italian herbs, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Add whole milk and heavy cream. Simmer for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
04 - Add baby spinach and cook for 1–2 minutes until just wilted. Stir in ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses until fully melted and the soup becomes creamy and well combined.
05 - Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh cracked pepper if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This recipe delivers all the cozy satisfaction of lasagna in under 40 minutes
  • The creamy white sauce base feels luxurious but comes together in one pot
  • Perfect for using up leftover rotisserie chicken or lasagna noodles
02 -
  • The noodles continue absorbing liquid as the soup sits, so it will thicken up in the fridge
  • Stirring in the cheeses gradually rather than all at once prevents any clumping
  • If reheating leftovers, add a splash of broth or milk to restore the perfect consistency
03 -
  • Room temperature cream incorporates more smoothly into hot soup
  • Grate your own cheese for the creamiest melt possible

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