White Lasagna Soup
Craving the flavors of lasagna but short on time? Our white lasagna soup is the answer! Itʻs a flavorful weeknight meal that brings together all the best parts of lasagna—tender noodles, savory chicken and a rich, garlicky broth—in a fraction of the time.
Ingredients · Servings 4
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-in. cubes
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into bite size pieces
- 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Method · 45 min
- In a Dutch oven or large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and cook until softened, about four to five minutes. Stir in the cubed chicken breasts and cook until the edges are lightly browned, about four to five minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour over the chicken mixture and cook for an additional two to three minutes, stirring constantly until the flour is browned and fragrant.
- Slowly whisk in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring the soup to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about six to eight minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and broken lasagna noodles. Cover the pot and cook until the noodles are al dente, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Add the chopped spinach to the pot and cook for an additional two to three minutes until wilted. Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with more grated Parmesan.
Lasagna lovers, prepare to be amazed. Our recipe for white lasagna soup takes the essence of your favorite layered pasta dish and gives it a cozy, sippable makeover. It combines everything you love about lasagna—noodles, meat and cheese—into one cozy bowl.
Our Test Kitchen-approved recipe is ideal for those nights when you crave lasagna but lack the patience for assembly—itʻs a one-pot wonder that delivers all the comfort with a fraction of the effort.
White Lasagna Soup Ingredients
- Olive oil: Olive oil is used to saute the vegetables and chicken, adding subtle flavor to the base of the white lasagna soup.
- Onion: Chopped onion provides a slightly sweet and aromatic foundation.
- Chicken breasts: Cubed chicken adds protein and makes the soup more filling. Use rotisserie chicken in a pinch.
- Garlic: Minced garlic infuses the broth with robust flavor and complements the other seasonings.
- Italian seasoning: A blend of herbs, Italian seasoning enhances the savory notes in this white lasagna soup.
- Red pepper flakes: A pinch of red pepper flakes add subtle heat to balance the creaminess of the broth.
- Flour: All-purpose flour is used to thicken the broth, making the soup rich and creamy.
- Chicken broth: The liquid base of the soup, chicken broth adds savory depth to the soup. Hereʻs how to make your own chicken broth at home.
- Heavy whipping cream: Heavy cream creates the rich, creamy texture that makes this white lasagna soup so indulgent.
- Lasagna noodles: Broken into bite-size pieces, these noodles mimic the layers of lasagna in soup form.
- Spinach: Fresh spinach adds a pop of color and freshness to balance the richness of the soup.
- Parmesan cheese: Grated Parmesan adds a nutty, umami finish to the dish that ties all the ingredients together.
