Quick White Lasagna Soup (Printable)
Creamy, hearty comfort with tender noodles, shredded chicken, and melted cheeses in a savory broth. Ready in 35 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie or leftover)
→ 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 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 crushed red pepper flakes if using. Pour in whole milk and heavy cream. Simmer for 5 minutes to combine flavors.
04 - Add baby spinach and cook just until wilted, about 1–2 minutes. Stir in ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses until melted and soup reaches desired creamy consistency.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot, garnished with extra grated Parmesan and fresh cracked black pepper if desired.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- It gives you all the creamy comfort of baked lasagna in about thirty minutes flat
- The broken noodles create this amazing texture that feels like someone took a beautiful layered lasagna and stirred it into a hug
02 -
- The soup thickens up quickly as it sits so do not panic if it looks thin at first
- Add any delicate fresh herbs right at the end so they keep their bright flavor
03 -
- Taste your broth before adding salt since the cheese will bring plenty on its own
- Grate your own Parmesan if you can because pre grated has anti caking agents that affect melting