Description
Creamy white lasagna soup brings hearty Italian comfort to your dinner table, blending rich cheese and tender pasta in a velvety broth. Warm, satisfying flavors invite you to savor each spoonful of this comforting culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie)
- 8 oz lasagna noodles (broken into pieces)
- 1 ½ cups half-and-half or heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 2 tbsps butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 ½ cups baby spinach
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 tbsps all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Ricotta cheese (optional)
- Fresh basil or extra Parmesan (optional)
Instructions
- Aromatic Foundation: Heat butter and olive oil in a large soup pot over medium flame. Caramelize onions until translucent, then introduce garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and nutmeg, releasing their vibrant essences.
- Roux Development: Dust flour into the aromatic mixture, stirring continuously to create a smooth base. Gradually incorporate chicken broth, allowing the liquid to simmer and thicken, developing a rich, velvety consistency.
- Protein and Pasta Integration: Fold shredded chicken and fractured lasagna noodles into the simmering liquid. Allow the pasta to cook until perfectly tender, absorbing the layered flavors of the broth.
- Creamy Cheese Transformation: Reduce heat and introduce half-and-half, mozzarella, and Parmesan, creating a luxurious, molten texture. Season with salt and pepper to elevate the overall taste profile.
- Verdant Finale: Gently wilt spinach into the soup, adding a fresh, nutritious element. Transfer the aromatic creation into serving vessels, garnishing with a creamy ricotta dollop, additional cheese, or fragrant herbs for a sophisticated presentation.
Notes
- Whisk flour slowly and continuously when creating the roux to avoid clumpy texture and ensure smooth soup consistency.
- Break lasagna noodles into smaller pieces to help them cook evenly and make the soup easier to eat with a spoon.
- Lower heat when adding dairy to prevent curdling and maintain a silky, creamy soup texture.
- Add salt and pepper incrementally, tasting as you go to balance flavors without over-seasoning the delicate white lasagna soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg