Quick White Lasagna Soup (Printable)
Creamy soup with tender noodles, 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
16 - Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
# How-to 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 1 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, or until al dente.
03 - Stir in shredded chicken, dried Italian herbs, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Add whole milk and heavy cream. Simmer for 5 minutes to develop flavor.
04 - Add baby spinach and cook just until wilted, about 1–2 minutes. Stir in ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses until fully melted and the soup becomes creamy and well combined.
05 - Taste soup 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 Advice:
01 -
- It delivers all the comfort of lasagna in a fraction of the time, perfect for those nights when you need something cozy but can't wait an hour for dinner.
- The creamy broth infused with Italian herbs creates an incredibly rich base that feels indulgent despite how quickly it comes together.
- You can easily adapt it with whatever cooked protein you have on hand, making it a genius way to transform leftovers into something special.
02 -
- The soup will continue thickening as it sits because the pasta absorbs more liquid, so if you're planning leftovers or serving later, keep some extra broth on hand to thin it out.
- Add the cheeses at the very end and remove the pot from heat immediately after they melt, otherwise they can separate and become grainy or oily.
- Breaking lasagna noodles can create sharp edges, so break them inside a clean kitchen towel or directly into the pot to avoid flying pieces.
03 -
- Grate your own cheese from blocks instead of buying pre-shredded, the anti-caking agents in pre-shredded cheese prevent it from melting smoothly.
- If the soup seems too thick before serving, remember that pasta continues absorbing liquid, so it may reach perfect consistency on its own after a few minutes.