Quick White Lasagna Soup (Printable)
Creamy soup with tender noodles, shredded chicken, and three cheeses ready in 35 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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)
# How To Make It:
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 1 minute until fragrant.
02 - Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Add broken lasagna noodle pieces and cook uncovered for 8–10 minutes until al dente.
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 combine flavors.
04 - Add baby spinach and cook for 1–2 minutes until just wilted. Stir in ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses until melted and soup is creamy and well combined.
05 - Taste soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan and fresh cracked pepper if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Its essentially deconstructed lasagna but ready in under 40 minutes
- The creamy broth clings to every noodle like magic and makes the house smell incredible
02 -
- The soup continues to thicken as it sits so the pasta will absorb more broth over time
- Add a splash of the pasta cooking water if you reheat leftovers and it's too thick
03 -
- A splash of dry white wine with the onions adds incredible depth
- For lighter version half-and-half works instead of heavy cream