White Lasagna Soup (Print)
Creamy soup inspired by classic white lasagna with tender chicken, spinach, noodles, and a blend of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan in a savory broth.
# Ingredient List:
→ Protein & Dairy
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 1 cup ricotta cheese
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
06 - 2 cups whole milk
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
07 - 1 medium onion, diced
08 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Pasta
11 - 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
→ Seasonings
12 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
13 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
14 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
15 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
16 - Fresh parsley, chopped
17 - Additional grated Parmesan
# How-To Steps:
01 - Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
02 - Pour in the chicken broth and milk. Stir to combine, then bring to a gentle simmer.
03 - Add the broken lasagna noodles, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10–12 minutes or until the noodles are al dente.
04 - Stir in the shredded chicken and chopped spinach. Cook for another 3–4 minutes until the spinach wilts and chicken is heated through.
05 - Reduce the heat to low. Add the ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses, stirring until melted and the soup is creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
06 - Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan, if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The ricotta creates these velvety swirls throughout the broth that make every feel like a special occasion
- It comes together faster than you can preorder takeout but tastes like it simmered all day
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- The soup continues to thicken as it sits because the noodles keep absorbing liquid, so plan for that consistency change
- Adding the cheeses at the very end prevents them from separating or becoming grainy in the hot broth
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- Break the lasagna noodles into different sizes so some pieces are smaller and some are larger for better texture variety
- Room temperature ricotta incorporates more smoothly than cold ricotta straight from the fridge