Quick White Lasagna Soup (Printable)

Creamy soup with lasagna noodles, chicken, spinach, and melted cheeses. Ready in 35 minutes.

# What You'll 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, plus more to taste
16 - Pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook 3–4 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
02 - Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Add broken lasagna noodles and cook uncovered 8–10 minutes until al dente.
03 - Stir in shredded chicken, Italian herbs, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Add whole milk and heavy cream. Simmer 5 minutes to meld flavors.
04 - Add spinach and cook 1–2 minutes until just wilted. Stir in ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan until melted and soup becomes creamy.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan and fresh cracked pepper if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything you love about lasagna in 35 minutes flat
  • The creamy broth happens naturally without any roux or fancy techniques
  • Perfect for using up leftover chicken or that lasagna noodle box with three pieces missing
02 -
  • The soup thickens considerably as it sits, so plan to add a splash of broth or milk when reheating leftovers
  • Breaking lasagna noodles creates sharp edges so handle carefully when the soup is done
  • Skip the pre shredded cheese bags and shred your own for the smoothest melting texture
03 -
  • Add a splash of dry white wine with the onions for a subtle depth that people cannot quite identify but love
  • Use half and half instead of heavy cream for a lighter version that still feels plenty indulgent

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