Description
Creamy white chicken lasagna soup blends comfort and Italian-inspired flavors in one hearty bowl. Cheesy layers meld with tender chicken and rich broth, offering a delightful twist on classic lasagna that you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into thirds
- 8 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups packed baby spinach
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus extra for serving
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 thyme sprigs
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium temperature, transforming chopped onions into a soft, translucent foundation. Introduce minced garlic and thyme, allowing aromatics to release their fragrant essence for approximately one minute.
- Dust flour across the onion mixture, whisking continuously to eliminate raw flour’s sharp undertones. Gradually incorporate chicken broth, ensuring a smooth liquid without any unwelcome clumps.
- Submerge chicken breasts into the developing broth, seasoning with salt and pepper. Simmer gently until poultry reaches complete doneness, approximately 20 minutes. Extract chicken, deconstruct into tender shreds using two forks, then reintroduce to the pot.
- Incorporate broken lasagna noodles, allowing them to dance and soften within the liquid for roughly 10 minutes until achieving perfect al dente texture.
- Reduce heat and introduce a luxurious blend of heavy cream, cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Stir methodically, watching cheeses melt into a velvety, harmonious suspension.
- Tenderly fold baby spinach into the soup, permitting delicate leaves to wilt and integrate seamlessly with the creamy ensemble.
- Elegantly ladle soup into serving vessels, crown with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan, presenting a comforting, restaurant-worthy dish ready to be savored.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts with rotisserie chicken for a time-saving shortcut that adds extra flavor and reduces cooking time.
- Use gluten-free lasagna noodles and flour to make this recipe celiac-friendly without compromising taste or texture.
- Break lasagna noodles into smaller pieces before adding to ensure easier eating and more consistent soup consistency.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk and reduce cheese quantities to lower overall calorie content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg