Description
A comforting and hearty soup that combines classic lasagna flavors in an easy-to-make dish.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 8 oz lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 4-5 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in the dried basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Introduce the shredded chicken and lasagna noodles, then simmer for 10-12 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and mix in the ricotta cheese and spinach until the spinach wilts.
- Add the mozzarella cheese and stir until it melts.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For added richness, consider adding a dash of heavy cream or substituting chicken with ground turkey or sausage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: soup, comfort food, Italian, chicken soup, lasagna flavors