Creamy Chicken Lasagna Soup
A comforting twist on traditional lasagna, this creamy chicken soup is rich, hearty, and perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Dutch oven or soup pot For cooking the soup.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
- 0.125 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 0.25 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups dry short pasta or broken lasagna noodles
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- Ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and shredded mozzarella cheese for garnish
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it starts to brown, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red chili flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the uncooked chicken breasts and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a simmer. Once simmering, cover the pot, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (165°F when checked with a meat thermometer).
- While the chicken is cooking, boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the soup and shred it using two forks.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the half-and-half and cornstarch until smooth. Stir this mixture into the soup and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly thickened.
- Add the shredded chicken, cooked pasta, and chopped spinach back into the pot. Heat through for a few minutes.
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasonings if needed. Serve hot, garnished with ricotta, Parmesan, and shredded mozzarella cheese as desired.
Notes
For a heartier soup, feel free to add more vegetables like carrots or bell peppers. You can use any type of pasta you prefer, just adjust the cooking time accordingly.