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White Chicken Lasagna Soup

White Chicken Lasagna Soup

This White Chicken Lasagna Soup transforms a classic layered dish into an astonishingly creamy, robust, and effortlessly enjoyable bowl. Imagine tender chicken, al dente lasagna noodles, and a rich, cheesy béchamel all melded into a symphony of flavors and textures, perfect for a modern palate.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil, extra virgi
  • 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and finely diced
  • 2 stalks celery, finely diced
  • 8 cups chicken broth, low sodium
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes, optional
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 8-10 lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped, optional
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 7-8 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the cubed chicken, season with salt and pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  5. Add broken lasagna noodles and stir. Simmer uncovered for 8-10 minutes until noodles are al dente.
  6. In a bowl, whisk together cream cheese, heavy cream, and milk until smooth.
  7. Reduce heat to low, stir in cream cheese mixture, mozzarella, and Parmesan until melted and creamy.
  8. Stir in spinach and parsley, cook for 1-2 minutes until spinach wilts. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  9. Serve immediately garnished with extra Parmesan and parsley.

Notes

Mise en place is important. Bloom your aromatics by properly sautéing. Temper dairy to avoid curdling.