Description
Comfort meets elegance in this creamy white chicken lasagna soup, blending Italian-inspired flavors with hearty warmth. Rich layers of tender chicken, melted cheeses, and silky broth create a soul-satisfying meal you’ll crave from first spoonful to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breasts
- 5 cups chicken stock/broth
- 8–9 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 2 cups chopped kale
- 1 cup heavy cream
Cheese:
- 1.5 cups freshly grated mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan
- 6 strips candied bacon
Base and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 0.5 red or yellow onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons white cooking wine
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- In a large dutch oven, melt butter and oil over medium heat, then gently sauté minced garlic and diced onions until they become translucent and aromatic, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder into the sautéed vegetables, stirring to distribute the spices evenly and develop a rich flavor profile.
- Dust flour over the mixture, whisking continuously to create a smooth roux that will help thicken the soup’s consistency. Gradually pour in chicken stock and white wine, stirring constantly to prevent any lumps from forming.
- Introduce chopped kale, broken lasagna noodles, and shredded chicken into the simmering liquid. Allow the soup to gently bubble for 15-20 minutes, or until the noodles become tender and the flavors meld together.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream, cream cheese, and shredded mozzarella, mixing until the cheeses completely melt and create a luxuriously creamy texture, about 2-3 minutes.
- Ladle the hot soup into serving bowls and garnish with crispy candied bacon pieces. Serve immediately with crusty bread for a hearty and comforting meal.
Notes
- Customize the protein by using rotisserie chicken, leftover grilled chicken, or even turkey for a quick swap.
- Control soup thickness by adjusting liquid; add more stock for a thinner consistency or simmer longer for a heartier texture.
- Transform into a gluten-free version by using cornstarch instead of flour and selecting gluten-free lasagna noodles.
- Enhance meal prep by preparing soup base ahead and adding noodles just before serving to prevent soggy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg