Description
Homemade creamy white chicken lasagna soup delivers comfort in a bowl for hungry families. Italian-inspired layers blend cheesy goodness with hearty chicken and noodles, promising warmth and satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great!)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 5 cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour (for thickening)
- 2 tbsps butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp lemon juice (for balance)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley
- Extra parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Flavor Foundation: Gently sauté finely chopped onions in butter and olive oil until translucent, creating a golden aromatic base for the soup.
- Aromatic Enhancement: Add minced garlic, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes, stirring briefly to release their intense fragrance and develop a rich flavor profile.
- Thickening Process: Dust vegetables with flour, creating a smooth roux while continuously stirring to eliminate raw flour taste and prepare for liquid integration.
- Broth Development: Gradually stream chicken broth into the pot, whisking constantly to ensure a silky smooth base without any lumps, then elevate to a gentle boil before reducing heat to a gentle simmer.
- Protein and Pasta Incorporation: Add shredded chicken and broken lasagna noodles, allowing them to cook together until pasta reaches perfect tenderness and absorbs the soup’s complex flavors.
- Creamy Transformation: Reduce heat and blend in heavy cream and lemon juice, creating a luxuriously smooth and vibrant soup texture while preparing a complementary herb-infused cheese mixture separately.
- Final Assembly: Season soup with salt and pepper, then serve in warm bowls topped with a dollop of ricotta-parmesan cheese mixture, melted mozzarella, and a garnish of fresh basil, parsley, and additional parmesan.
Notes
- Control Flour Consistency: Stir flour carefully to prevent clumping and ensure a smooth, lump-free soup base without raw flour taste.
- Manage Cream Incorporation: Add heavy cream at low heat to prevent curdling and maintain a silky, luxurious texture in the soup.
- Optimize Pasta Cooking: Break lasagna noodles into smaller pieces and add them later in cooking to prevent overcooking and maintain ideal pasta texture.
- Balance Seasoning Strategically: Taste and adjust salt and pepper gradually, as cheese and broth already contribute significant saltiness to the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg