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White Lasagna Soup

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This creative soup takes everything wonderful about white lasagna and transforms it into an incredibly comforting bowl of soup! Tender chicken, short pasta shapes, and a mix of sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach swim in a rich, creamy broth that captures all those beloved lasagna flavors. The sun-dried tomatoes add intense bursts of flavor while the spinach keeps things fresh and light. It's like enjoying your favorite pasta dish in cozy soup form - perfect for when you're craving lasagna but want something a little lighter and easier to prepare.
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Updated on Tue, 14 Jan 2025 23:06:39 GMT
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I created this White Lasagna Soup on a night when we craved lasagna but needed something quicker. Now it's our favorite 30-minute comfort meal. Those tender pasta pieces swimming in creamy broth with chicken and cheese bring all the cozy lasagna flavors without the fuss.

Pure Comfort Magic

This soup captures everything we love about white lasagna but keeps it light and simple. Fresh spinach bright herbs that rich creamy broth it all comes together beautifully. Perfect when you want those lasagna flavors without spending hours in the kitchen.

What You'll Need

  • Chicken: Tender pieces cook right in the soup.
  • Pasta: Break up lasagna noodles or use your favorite shape.
  • Fresh Spinach: Adds color and goodness.
  • Cheese Mix: Ricotta parmesan mozzarella create magic.
  • Heavy Cream: Makes everything silky smooth.
  • Italian Seasonings: Herbs bring that lasagna flavor.
  • Garlic & Onion: Build our flavor base.

Let's Make Soup

  1. Start With Aromatics: Cook onions garlic till they smell amazing.
  2. Add Your Base: Pour in broth seasonings let them get friendly.
  3. Build Layers: Add chicken pasta cook till tender.
  4. Make It Creamy: Stir in cheeses cream spinach at the end.

Make It Your Own

Love veggies? Toss in carrots zucchini mushrooms. Going meatless? Skip chicken double the veggies. Need gluten free? Just swap the pasta. Play with different cheeses find your perfect mix.

Make It Perfect

Cook pasta separate keeps leftovers better. Add cream cheese makes it extra rich. Try some sundried tomatoes adds amazing flavor. Don't forget crusty bread for dipping.

Keep It Fresh

Keeps nice 3 to 4 days in the fridge. Store pasta separate add fresh when serving. Warming up? Go slow stir gentle. Freezing? Skip cream pasta add fresh later.

Perfect Partners

Warm garlic bread alongside catches all that good sauce. Light salad keeps things balanced. Extra cheese fresh herbs on top makes it special.

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Quick Answers

Make ahead? Sure just save pasta till serving. Got leftover chicken? Use it saves time. Best cheese combo? Ricotta creamy parmesan tangy mozzarella melty.

Switch It Up

Need more veggies? Add whatever you love. Going gluten free? Special pasta works great. Skip meat double veggies makes it vegetarian. Try turkey ham bacon makes it new.

Kitchen Secrets

Too thin? Little cornstarch fixes that. Freezing? Skip pasta cream add fresh later. Cook pasta just right keeps texture perfect. Sundried tomatoes spinach add extra flavor.

Pure Love

One pot thirty minutes all the comfort of lasagna. Rich creamy perfect any night. Makes everyone happy whether it's quick dinner or special occasion.

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ What pasta works best?
Short pasta or broken lasagna noodles work well. Mafalda Corta (mini lasagna noodles) are ideal.
→ How should I store leftovers?
Store pasta and soup separately for 3-4 days to prevent noodles from getting soggy.
→ Can I make it thinner?
Use 4 cups broth instead of 3 for a thinner consistency.
→ What cheese should I use?
Top with ricotta, parmesan, or mozzarella based on preference.
→ How do I know chicken is done?
Internal temperature must reach 165 degrees F for food safety.

White Lasagna Soup

A creamy soup version of white lasagna featuring tender chicken, pasta, and spinach in a rich parmesan cream broth.

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Category: Soups & Stews

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: Italian-American

Yield: 6 Servings (6 servings)

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Ingredients

01 Unsalted butter - 2 tablespoons.
02 Onion, finely chopped - 1 medium.
03 Garlic, minced - 3 cloves.
04 Italian seasoning - 2 teaspoons.
05 Salt - 1 teaspoon.
06 Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon.
07 Red pepper flakes - 1/8 teaspoon.
08 Low sodium chicken broth - 3 cups.
09 Chicken breasts - 2.
10 Sundried tomatoes, chopped - 1/4 cup.
11 Short pasta - 2 cups.
12 Half and half - 1 cup.
13 Cornstarch - 2 tablespoons.
14 Fresh spinach, chopped - 1 cup.

Instructions

Step 01

Sauté onions in butter until browned. Add garlic and seasonings.

Step 02

Add broth, chicken and tomatoes. Simmer covered 12-15 minutes until chicken done.

Step 03

Meanwhile cook pasta separately until al dente.

Step 04

Shred chicken. Mix cream with cornstarch. Add chicken, pasta, cream mixture and spinach.

Notes

  1. Store pasta separate from soup.
  2. Can use 4 cups broth for thinner soup.

Tools You'll Need

  • Dutch oven or large soup pot.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Dairy.
  • Wheat.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 459
  • Total Fat: 16 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 54 g
  • Protein: 26 g