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Creamy White Chicken Lasagna Soup

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This Creamy White Chicken Lasagna Soup is a cozy, comforting dish with all the flavors of classic white chicken lasagna in a rich, garlicky, cheesy broth. It’s packed with shredded chicken, lasagna noodles, and a creamy parmesan sauce, making it the perfect one-pot meal for chilly nights!

Ingredients

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For the Soup:

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour (for thickening)
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great!)
  • 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (for balance)
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

For the Cheese Mixture:

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

For Garnish:

  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • Fresh basil or parsley
  • Extra parmesan cheese

Instructions

Step 1: Sauté the Aromatics

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft.
  3. Stir in garlic, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 2: Make the Broth

  1. Sprinkle in flour and stir for 1 minute to cook out the raw taste.
  2. Slowly pour in chicken broth, stirring constantly.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 3: Add Chicken & Noodles

  1. Stir in shredded chicken and broken lasagna noodles.
  2. Simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until noodles are tender.

Step 4: Make it Creamy

  1. Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream and lemon juice.
  2. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 5: Prepare the Cheese Mixture

  1. In a small bowl, mix ricotta, parmesan, garlic powder, black pepper, and parsley.

Step 6: Serve & Garnish

  1. Ladle soup into bowls.
  2. Dollop the ricotta mixture on top and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  3. Garnish with fresh basil, parsley, and extra parmesan.


Notes

  • Make It Lighter: Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
  • No Ricotta? Substitute cottage cheese or more mozzarella.
  • Gluten-Free? Use gluten-free lasagna noodles or pasta.
  • Thicker Soup? Simmer longer or add a cornstarch slurry.