Description
White lasagna soup blends Italian comfort with creamy elegance in a single bowl. Hearty layers of pasta, chicken, and rich cheese create a satisfying meal you’ll want to savor until the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups short pasta
- 1 cup half and half or cream
- 1/4 cup sundried tomatoes, chopped
Seasonings and Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- Cheese for garnish (ricotta, parmesan or mozzarella)
Instructions
- Warm a spacious pot over medium heat, melting butter until it shimmers. Sauté onions until they develop a golden, caramelized edge, releasing their sweet aroma.
- Introduce minced garlic and fragrant seasonings, stirring for 60 seconds to activate their intense flavors and create a robust base.
- Pour broth into the pot, carefully nestling whole chicken breasts and sundried tomatoes. Cover and allow to gently simmer for 12-15 minutes, ensuring chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
- Simultaneously, prepare pasta in a separate pot with salted water, cooking until it reaches a perfect al dente texture with a slight resistance when bitten.
- Extract chicken from the broth and delicately shred using two forks, creating tender, bite-sized pieces.
- Whisk cream and cornstarch together to create a silky thickening agent that will provide luxurious body to the soup.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot, adding cooked pasta and vibrant spinach. Pour in the cream mixture and allow everything to heat through, melding flavors and creating a cohesive, creamy consistency.
- Ladle the steaming soup into bowls, generously garnishing with your preferred melting cheese for an indulgent finish.
Notes
- Swap chicken for rotisserie or leftover roasted chicken to save time and add deeper flavor complexity.
- Use gluten-free pasta and cornstarch alternatives like arrowroot for celiac or gluten-sensitive diners.
- Boost nutrition by adding extra vegetables like zucchini or kale during the final heating stage.
- Customize cheese toppings with dairy-free options like nutritional yeast or plant-based mozzarella for vegan adaptations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg