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Creamy White Lasagna Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tbspolive oil
- 1yellow onion
diced
- 2 tspsalt
- 16 ozcremini or white button mushrooms
thinly sliced
- 3 clovesgarlic
minced
- 1 quartunsalted chicken stock or broth
- 2 cwater
- 5 sprigsfresh thyme
or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1bay leaf
- 1 lbboneless
skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 8 ozdry lasagna noodles
- 10 ozbaby spinach
- 1 cfreshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cwhole milk
- ricotta
to serve
- to tastefreshly ground black pepper
Directions
- 1
Warm a tablespoon of olive oil in a large Dutch oven or stock pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Try to avoid too much browning. Add the mushrooms and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Cook until they have released their liquid and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Clear a little space in the middle of the pan and add the garlic. Cook until fragrant, 30 to 60 seconds, and then stir into the vegetables.
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- 2
Add the chicken stock, water, thyme, bay leaf, and the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Add the chicken. Let the soup return to a rapid simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook until the chicken is cooked through and pulls apart easily with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes depending on the size and thickness of your chicken pieces. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate to cool enough to handle.
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- 3
Bring the soup back to a rapid simmer. Working over the pot, break the lasagna noodles into bite-sized pieces and add to the soup. Stir in the baby spinach. Stirring occasionally, cook until the noodles are al dente and the spinach is wilted, 8 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, shred the chicken into small pieces with two forks.
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- 4
When the noodles and spinach are done, add the shredded chicken back to the soup and remove the thyme stems and bay leaf. Stir in the shredded Parmesan and the milk, and return the soup to a simmer. Taste the broth and add more salt or pepper if needed. Remove from the heat and ladle into bowls. Serve with a dollop or two of ricotta and a few cracks of fresh pepper. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 5 days and reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave. Love the recipe? Leave us stars and a review below!
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Creamy White Lasagna Soup
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About this Recipe
Craving the comforting, cheesy layers of a white chicken lasagna without spending hours in the kitchen? This Creamy White Lasagna Soup is your answer, delivering all the beloved flavors in under an hour. It's the ultimate weeknight indulgence that feels incredibly gourmet.
The genius of this recipe lies in transforming a classic into a soup, allowing you to enjoy all that creamy, cheesy goodness and rich flavor of white chicken lasagna in a fraction of the time. It’s a clever way to bypass the lengthy oven time and individual layering, bringing pure comfort and satisfaction directly to your bowl.
Prepare for a bowl brimming with rich, savory flavors. You'll find tender chicken, earthy cremini or white button mushrooms, and al dente lasagna noodles swimming in a beautifully creamy broth, enriched by whole milk and freshly grated parmesan cheese. Each spoonful offers that familiar, comforting essence of a decadent white lasagna, perfectly balanced and deeply satisfying. This hearty entrée is designed to warm you from the inside out, providing a substantial meal that’s both comforting and elegant.
Customization & Serving Tips
This recipe offers flexibility with your choice of chicken breasts or thighs, allowing you to tailor the texture to your preference. Similarly, you can use either fresh thyme for a bright herbaceous note or dried thyme if that's what's in your pantry. Don't forget to serve with a dollop of creamy ricotta and a generous grind of black pepper for an extra layer of flavor and texture.
This hearty Creamy White Lasagna Soup makes a wonderful, comforting entrée perfect for a chilly evening or a satisfying family dinner. Serve it hot with a sprinkle of extra parmesan and a good crusty bread to soak up every last drop of that creamy broth.