Description
This creamy garlic white chicken lasagna soup delivers all the cozy flavors of classic lasagna in a comforting, one-pot soup. Packed with tender chicken, broken lasagna noodles, and a rich, garlicky cheese broth, it’s the perfect easy comfort food dinner for chilly nights.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 5–6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 ounces uncooked lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese, blended until smooth (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley or basil (optional garnish)
- Extra parmesan or mozzarella (optional garnish)
- Cracked black pepper (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat for 1 minute.
- Add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until veggies are soft and onions are translucent.
- Add minced garlic and stir for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add chicken pieces, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir and cook for 5–6 minutes until chicken is mostly cooked through.
- Pour in chicken broth, scrape the bottom of the pot to lift any browned bits, and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Break lasagna noodles into 2-inch pieces and add to the pot. Simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are al dente.
- While noodles cook, blend cottage cheese and ricotta until smooth (optional).
- Lower heat to a gentle simmer. Stir in heavy cream, ricotta, cottage cheese, mozzarella, and parmesan. Mix slowly until cheeses are melted and soup is creamy, about 3–5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Ladle soup into bowls. Top with fresh parsley, extra parmesan, or cracked pepper. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Prep all veggies and chicken before starting for efficiency. For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and substitute chicken with cannellini beans or mushrooms. Gluten-free noodles and lactose-free cheeses work well. Blend cottage cheese and ricotta for a velvety texture. Let soup rest 5 minutes before serving for best flavor and texture. Noodles will absorb broth as soup sits; add extra broth when reheating if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 2 cups per serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
Keywords: chicken lasagna soup, creamy soup, comfort food, easy dinner, one-pot meal, garlic soup, lasagna noodles, cheesy soup, weeknight dinner