The Easy Lasagna Soup You’ll Want on Repeat (2024)

Like the original lasagna soup, this recipe has all the basic components of a white chicken lasagna—chicken (of course!), cheese, spinach, lasagna noodles—but instead of layering them into a casserole, I throw them into a soup pot. It’s just as satisfying and comforting, but easier and quicker to make on a weeknight.

One-Pot Wonder

I love a good one-pot recipe because it feels easier for my brain to handle on weeknights and means fewer pots to clean. With this particular recipe, cooking everything in single stock pot has two more advantages:

  1. More Chicken Flavor! Because the chicken gets poached right in the soup broth, all of its chicken-y goodness stays right in the soup where it belongs.
  2. Extra Creamy Soup! The noodles also get cooked directly in the soup, which turns the broth starchy and silky. Once you stir in the Parmesan cheese and the whole milk, this gives you a creamy, satisfying soup without the need for a roux or any other thickeners.

Note that the noodles will continue to absorb liquid and soften as the soup cools, though I find that lasagna noodles are hearty enough that they still have a chewy bite even when reheated the next day. However, if this bothers you, cook the noodles separately and scoop out two cups of the starchy pasta cooking water to use instead of the water when making the soup.

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Mushrooms in My Lasagna?

To me, a soup like this should be a hearty meal-in-a-bowl affair, and I felt like this one needed something more than the standard chicken lasagna ingredients to round it out. Mushrooms were the answer. They add substance and complement the rich flavors in the soup without changing its basic nature.

You can skip the mushrooms if you’re a chicken lasagna purist, but I recommend giving them a try!

Swaps and Substitutions

I have found this soup to be endlessly adaptable to a wide range of ingredients in my pantry. Try any of these:

  • Swap the lasagna noodles for any other shaped pasta, particularly those that have plenty of nooks and crannies for the creamy broth like rotini or farfalle.
  • Swap the spinach for any other hearty green.
  • Add a half cup of chopped sundried tomatoes for color and extra flavor.
  • If you are in possession of a Parmesan rind, chop it into pieces and add to the soup for more Parmesan flavor.
  • If you really want to take things over the top, add 4 ounces of cream cheese or sour cream.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut milk for the whole milk and use a non-dairy cheese (or skip the cheese altogether—it’s still good!).
  • This takes us even further away from this recipe’s “chicken lasagna” origin, but for a vegetarian version, adding a can or two of drained chickpeas instead of the chicken would be delicious and just as filling.

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Chicken Soups for the Soul

  • Mom's Chicken and Noodle Soup
  • One-Pot Chicken and Rice Soup
  • Teriyaki Chicken Noodle Soup
  • Chicken Pot Pie Soup
  • Chicken Pozole Blanco

Easy Chicken Lasagna Soup

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time40 mins

Total Time50 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 yellow onion, diced

  • 2 teaspoons salt, divided, plus more to taste

  • 16 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, thinly sliced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 quartunsalted chicken stock or broth

  • 2 cups water

  • 5 sprigs fresh thyme, or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

  • 8 ounces dry lasagna noodles

  • 10 ounces baby spinach

  • 1 cup (4 ounces) freshly grated Parmesan cheese

  • 2 cups whole milk

  • Ricotta, to serve

  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Method

  1. Cook the aromatics:

    Warm a tablespoon of olive oil in a large Dutch oven or stock pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Try to avoid too much browning.

    Add the mushrooms and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Cook until they have released their liquid and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes.

    Clear a little space in the middle of the pan and add the garlic. Cook until fragrant, 30 to 60 seconds, and then stir into the vegetables.

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  2. Add the liquids, herbs, and chicken:

    Add the chicken stock, water, thyme, bay leaf, and the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Add the chicken. Let the soup return to a rapid simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low.

    Cook until the chicken is cooked through and pulls apart easily with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes depending on the size and thickness of your chicken pieces. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate to cool enough to handle.

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  3. Add the noodles and spinach, shred the chicken:

    Bring the soup back to a rapid simmer. Working over the pot, break the lasagna noodles into bite-sized pieces and add to the soup. Stir in the baby spinach. Stirring occasionally, cook until the noodles are al dente and the spinach is wilted, 8 to 10 minutes.

    Meanwhile, shred the chicken into small pieces with two forks.

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  4. Finish with milk, Parmesan, and ricotta:

    When the noodles and spinach are done, add the shredded chicken back to the soup and remove the thyme stems and bay leaf. Stir in the shredded Parmesan and the milk, and return the soup to a simmer. Taste the broth and add more salt or pepper if needed.

    Remove from the heat and ladle into bowls. Serve with a dollop or two of ricotta and a few cracks of fresh pepper.

    Refrigerate leftovers for up to 5 days and reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
265Calories
10g Fat
20g Carbs
24g Protein

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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6to 8
Amount per serving
Calories265
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g13%
Saturated Fat 4g21%
Cholesterol 57mg19%
Sodium 1204mg52%
Total Carbohydrate 20g7%
Dietary Fiber 3g10%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 24g
Vitamin C 13mg66%
Calcium 251mg19%
Iron 3mg17%
Potassium 675mg14%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. In cases where multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.

The Easy Lasagna Soup You’ll Want on Repeat (2024)

FAQs

What goes down first when making lasagna? ›

Start by spreading a layer of your tomato-based sauce (either a plain tomato sauce or your pre-made ragù) on the bottom of your dish. Next, add a single layer of pasta sheets. Then, add a layer of white sauce, followed by another single layer of pasta sheets.

How many calories is lasagna soup? ›

Homemade Lasagna Soup (1 serving) contains 32g total carbs, 28g net carbs, 3g fat, 9g protein, and 235 calories.

What not to do when making lasagna? ›

Too much between one layer and another will keep you from ever getting a perfect slice. Too little and all you'll taste is pasta. Do not put large pieces of vegetables or meat in lasagna for the same reason as above. To get a perfect lasagna, the filling should be finely sliced or even creamy.

How many layers should a lasagna have? ›

Betony Kitchen says you could make lasagna with as little as two layers for a quick lasagna that doesn't take long to bake. Many, however, would consider this skimping. Most recipes you'll find for lasagna call for a minimum of three layers, which seems to be the universal standard.

How many calories are in 1 cup of lasagna soup? ›

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Nutrition Facts
For a Serving Size of 1 cup (240g)
How many calories are in Lasagna Soup? Amount of calories in Lasagna Soup: Calories 250Calories from Fat 117 (46.8%)
% Daily Value *
How much fat is in Lasagna Soup? Amount of fat in Lasagna Soup: Total Fat 13g-
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Can I boil oven ready lasagna noodles? ›

Yes, you can absolutely boil your lasagna noodles – even the oven-ready type. I prefer to par-boil (partially boil) oven-ready dried noodles for lasagna for 3-5 minutes before they become “al dente”. Al dente is an Italian term that literally means 'to the tooth'.

Can you substitute cottage cheese for ricotta? ›

If you don't have ricotta on hand, here are six totally solid substitutes. Cottage cheese: As far as ricotta substitutes go, light and mild cottage cheese is your best bet. In fact, some people prefer to use cottage cheese because it has a similar flavor and fewer calories.

What is the correct order to layer lasagna? ›

The correct way to compose lasagna is: ragù sauce on the base, then: lasagna pasta, besciamella sauce, ragù sauce, grated parmesan cheese for each layer, tipically 4 or 5 layers, no more because it will get difficult to bake and the pasta will not be completely cooked in the middle layers.

What is the best order for lasagna? ›

After you add the sauce, add the other components in the following order:
  1. A layer of lasagna noodles.
  2. Half the ricotta cheese (or béchamel sauce)
  3. Half of any other fillings, such as roasted vegetables.
  4. More sauce.
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What goes first noodles or meat in lasagna? ›

The bottom layer is pasta noodles. However there should be a thin layer of sauce in the bottom of the pan to prevent sticking but not meat. You put a thin layer of sauce then noodles. There are many different types of lasagna and not all have meat but some do.

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