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Creamy White Chicken Lasagna Soup

A cozy, one-pot soup that delivers all the flavors of lasagna in a creamy broth, featuring tender chicken and broken lasagna noodles.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded rotisserie or leftover chicken works great
  • 8 oz lasagna noodles, broken or swap with broken fettuccine or penne
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth low-sodium recommended
  • 2 cups heavy cream use half-and-half for a lighter version
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese sub blended cottage cheese if needed
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese fresh-grated melts best
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 4–5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30–45 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the shredded chicken and sprinkle the Italian seasoning. Cook for 1–2 minutes to warm the chicken and release the seasoning flavor.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the pot to a rolling boil.
  5. Add the broken lasagna noodles, reduce the heat slightly, and maintain a gentle boil. Cook until the noodles are tender, about 8–10 minutes.
  6. Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the heavy cream and ricotta until fully incorporated, being careful not to boil.
  7. Add most of the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan, reserving some for topping. Stir until the cheeses melt and the soup is smooth.
  8. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Ladle into bowls and garnish with torn fresh basil and remaining cheese.

Notes

Serve this soup hot with crusty bread. Store in an airtight container for 3–4 days, and reheat gently. For freezing, do it before adding cream and cheeses for the best texture.