Quick White Lasagna Soup (Printable Version)

Creamy soup with tender noodles, shredded chicken, spinach, and a blend of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses. Ready in 35 minutes for the ultimate comfort meal.

# What You Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 medium onion, diced
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 2 cups baby spinach

→ Soup Base

06 - 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
07 - 1 cup whole milk
08 - 1 cup heavy cream

→ Pasta

09 - 8 lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces

→ Cheeses

10 - 1 cup ricotta cheese
11 - 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
12 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Seasonings

13 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
14 - ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
15 - ½ teaspoon salt
16 - Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

# How To Make:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
02 - Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Add broken lasagna noodle pieces and cook uncovered for 8–10 minutes until al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
03 - Stir in shredded chicken, dried Italian herbs, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Pour in whole milk and heavy cream. Simmer for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
04 - Add baby spinach and cook for 1–2 minutes just until wilted. Stir in ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses until fully melted and incorporated, creating a creamy, cheesy broth.
05 - Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot in bowls, garnished with extra grated Parmesan and fresh cracked pepper if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This is lasagna comfort in 35 minutes flat with half the cleanup
  • The broken noodles create perfect spoonfuls in every bite
  • It reheats beautifully for tomorrow's lunch
02 -
  • The noodles will continue absorbing liquid as the soup sits so leftovers might be thicker
  • Breaking the noodles into uneven pieces creates more interesting texture
  • Don't add the cheese until the very end or it might separate
03 -
  • Use half and half instead of heavy cream for a lighter version that's still creamy
  • Add the spinach gradually so it doesn't clump together

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