Creamy White Chicken Lasagna Soup Recipe
This Creamy White Chicken Lasagna Soup combines tender chicken, comforting pasta, and a rich, cheesy broth for a delicious twist on traditional lasagna. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's the perfect hearty and creamy soup to warm you up on any day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Chicken and Cooking Base
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
Soup Base and Seasonings
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 6 cups fat free or regular half and half
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- 2 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning blend
Cheeses and Pasta
- 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces and cooked until tender
Garnish
- Chopped fresh thyme or parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Add oil to a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring throughout until fully cooked. Transfer the cooked chicken to a dish, cover, and set aside.
- Prepare the Roux: In the same pot, add butter and stir until melted. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Sprinkle flour over the butter and garlic mixture and stir continuously until it thickens to form a roux.
- Make the Soup Base: Gradually whisk in half and half and chicken broth into the roux. Stir in salt, black pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and onion powder. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add Cheeses and Mix: Stir in shredded parmesan cheese and cream cheese until they melt completely and are incorporated into the broth, creating a creamy consistency.
- Combine Pasta and Chicken: Add the cooked lasagna noodle pieces and the previously cooked chicken back into the pot. Stir to combine thoroughly. Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Garnish and Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh thyme or parsley and additional parmesan cheese if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute Italian seasoning with a blend of dried basil, oregano, thyme, and rosemary if desired.
- For a richer soup, use regular half and half; fat free works for a lighter option.
- Ensure lasagna noodles are broken into small pieces and cooked until tender before adding to the soup.
- Use fresh herbs for garnish for enhanced flavor and presentation.
