Description
Hearty chicken lasagna soup delivers comfort in a bowl, blending classic Italian flavors with modern soup techniques. Rich layers of cheese, tender chicken, and pasta create a satisfying meal you’ll savor to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese (softened, preferably Philadelphia)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or whipping cream
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 10 lasagna noodles, broken into small pieces
- 8 oz (226 g) cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups (packed) fresh baby spinach
- ½ medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsps flour
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- ¼ tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cheese Preparation: Microwave cream cheese in short bursts until extremely soft, enabling seamless soup integration.
- Aromatics Sautéing: Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium-high temperature. Caramelize onions until translucent, approximately 5 minutes.
- Flavor Building: Introduce garlic, mushrooms, and Italian seasoning. Sauté until mushrooms release moisture and become tender, developing rich aromatic foundation.
- Thickening Base: Dust flour over vegetable mixture, stirring continuously to eliminate raw flour taste and create smooth roux.
- Liquid Foundation: Gradually stream chicken broth, whisking to prevent lumps. Ensure complete flour dissolution and uniform liquid consistency.
- Noodle Incorporation: Add heavy cream and lasagna noodles. Bring to vigorous boil, then reduce to gentle simmer. Cook partially covered, stirring intermittently to prevent noodle clumping, approximately 20 minutes.
- Protein and Creaminess: Fold in shredded chicken and cream cheese segments. Gently increase heat, stirring consistently until cream cheese melts completely and integrates smoothly.
- Final Embellishments: Incorporate parmesan cheese and fresh spinach. Allow cheese to melt and spinach to delicately wilt. Season with salt and black pepper according to taste preference.
- Texture Refinement: Evaluate soup’s consistency. Adjust by simmering longer for thicker texture or adding broth/cream for desired liquidity.
Notes
- Soften Cream Cheese Strategically: Microwave in short bursts to achieve a smooth, easily blendable texture without overheating or burning.
- Layer Flavors Carefully: Sauté vegetables sequentially to build depth, allowing each ingredient to develop its unique taste profile before combining.
- Control Noodle Cooking: Stir frequently during simmering to prevent lasagna noodles from sticking together and ensure even, perfect tenderness.
- Adjust Soup Consistency Mindfully: Fine-tune thickness by simmering longer or adding broth/cream, creating your ideal creamy or lighter soup texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg