Quick White Lasagna Soup (Printable)

Creamy soup with lasagna noodles, chicken, spinach, 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 of crushed red pepper flakes

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook diced onion for 3–4 minutes until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook 1 additional 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. Add whole milk and heavy cream. Simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
04 - Add baby spinach and cook just until wilted, about 1–2 minutes. Stir in ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses until fully melted and incorporated, creating a creamy consistency.
05 - Taste soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot, garnished with extra grated Parmesan and freshly cracked black pepper if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get all the cheesy, comforting flavors of lasagna in about thirty minutes flat
  • Its incredibly forgiving and perfect for using up leftover chicken or that half box of noodles
02 -
  • Breaking lasagna noodles before adding them prevents ending up with giant slippery sheets that are impossible to eat
  • Add the spinach at the very end because overcooked spinach turns an unappetizing color and texture
03 -
  • Shred your own cheese from blocks because pre shredded cheese contains anti caking agents that prevent smooth melting
  • Break your noodles into varying sizes for more interesting texture in every spoonful

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