Creamy White Chicken Lasagna Soup
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
If you’re searching for a cozy, comforting meal, look no further than Creamy White Chicken Lasagna Soup. This dish combines all the flavors of traditional lasagna but in a warm, comforting soup form. It’s rich, hearty, and perfect for a chilly evening. Plus, it comes together in just under an hour, making it an ideal weeknight dinner option.
How to Make Creamy White Chicken Lasagna Soup
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Directions:
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery, and sauté until soft.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, chicken broth, heavy cream, ricotta cheese, and Italian seasoning.
- Bring to a simmer and add the broken lasagna noodles. Cook until the noodles are tender, about 10-12 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with shredded mozzarella cheese and garnished with fresh parsley.
How to Serve Creamy White Chicken Lasagna Soup
Enjoy this soup on its own or with a slice of crusty bread. It makes a wonderful meal for lunch or dinner. Pair it with a side salad for a complete and satisfying meal.
How to Store Creamy White Chicken Lasagna Soup
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat on the stove over medium heat, adding a splash of chicken broth if it thickens too much.
Tips to Make Creamy White Chicken Lasagna Soup
- For added depth of flavor, try using homemade chicken broth.
- You can adjust the thickness of the soup by adding more or less broth depending on your preference.
- If you want a little kick, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes!
Variation
For a vegetarian version, replace the chicken with sautéed mushrooms and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. You can also add more vegetables like spinach or zucchini for extra nutrition.
FAQs
1. Can I use leftover rotisserie chicken?
Yes, leftover rotisserie chicken is perfect for this recipe! It saves time and adds great flavor.
2. Is it possible to make this soup ahead of time?
Absolutely! You can make the soup ahead of time and store it in the fridge. Just be aware that the noodles may soak up some of the liquid.
3. Can I freeze this soup?
Yes, you can freeze it! However, the noodles may become softer once thawed and reheated. If you want, you can cook the noodles separately and add them to the soup just before serving.
Creamy White Chicken Lasagna Soup
Ingredients
For the soup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded Leftover rotisserie chicken can be used.
- 4 cups chicken broth For added depth of flavor, use homemade broth.
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups lasagna noodles, broken into pieces Cook noodles separately if you want to reheat leftovers.
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese For topping.
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Cooking the Soup
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery, and sauté until soft.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, chicken broth, heavy cream, ricotta cheese, and Italian seasoning.
- Bring to a simmer and add the broken lasagna noodles.
- Cook until the noodles are tender, about 10-12 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with shredded mozzarella cheese and garnished with fresh parsley.
