Italian White Lasagna Soup (Printable)

Creamy Italian soup with chicken, vegetables, lasagna noodles, and three-cheese blend in a herby broth.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 14 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, diced

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 2 medium carrots, diced
06 - 2 celery stalks, diced
07 - 5 oz baby spinach

→ Broth & Seasoning

08 - 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
09 - 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
10 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
11 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Pasta

12 - 7 oz lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces

→ Dairy & Cheese

13 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
14 - 1 cup ricotta cheese
15 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella
16 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

→ Fresh Herbs

17 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, plus extra for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
02 - Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in chicken and cook until lightly golden, about 4-5 minutes.
03 - Pour in chicken broth, dried Italian herbs, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
04 - Add broken lasagna noodles. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are al dente and chicken is cooked through.
05 - Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
06 - Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan until melted and creamy.
07 - Add fresh parsley, adjust seasoning as needed, and remove from heat.
08 - Ladle soup into bowls, garnishing each serving with additional parsley and Parmesan if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The ricotta melts into silky puddles throughout the broth, creating that irresistible lasagna texture without hours of layering
  • Everything cooks in one pot, including the noodles, so you get maximum comfort with minimum cleanup
  • The soup actually tastes better the next day, making it perfect for meal prep lunches
02 -
  • The soup will thicken considerably as it sits because the noodles continue absorbing liquid, so plan to add extra broth when reheating leftovers
  • Stir the ricotta vigorously so it melts into the broth rather than staying in clumps, though some creamy pockets are actually wonderful
  • Don't skip the crusty bread serving suggestion, because mopping up that cheesy broth is basically half the experience
03 -
  • Break the lasagna noodles into different sizes so some pieces are bite-sized while others are wonderfully twirlable
  • Grate your own Parmesan instead of buying pre-grated, because the texture and flavor difference is remarkable in this soup
  • Let everyone add their own red pepper flakes at the table so spice-sensitive eaters can control their heat level

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