White Lasagna Soup

Name: White Lasagna Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-in. cubes; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 1-1/4 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 8 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into bite size pieces; 2 cups chopped fresh spinach; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Craving the flavors of lasagna but short on time? Our white lasagna soup is the answer! Itʻs a flavorful weeknight meal that brings together all the best parts of lasagna—tender noodles, savory chicken and a rich, garlicky broth—in a fraction of the time.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-in. cubes
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
8 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into bite size pieces
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a Dutch oven or stock pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook until tender, 4-5 minutes. Stir in chicken; cook until edges are browned, 4-5 minutes. Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes; cook one minute longer. Stir in flour; cook until browned, 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in broth. Bring to a simmer; cook until thickened, 6-8 minutes. Stir in cream and lasagna noodles; cook, covered, until noodles are al dente, 10-12 minutes. Stir in spinach; cook 2-3 minutes or until wilted. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cup: 607 calories, 32g fat (16g saturated fat), 109mg cholesterol, 1320mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 28g protein.

This is the perfect deal for those nights when you crave lasagna but don't have the time or patience for assembly. The one-pot wonder delivers all the comfort with just a bit of effort. You can even use rotisserie chicken in a pinch. —Megan Taylor, Greenfield, Wisconsin

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