Description
A comforting and creamy soup that brings the flavors of lasagna in a hearty, easy-to-make dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 8 oz lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Olive oil or butter for sautéing
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and add a splash of olive oil or butter. Sauté the onion and garlic until soft and translucent.
- Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Add the shredded chicken and broken lasagna noodles. Lower the heat and cook uncovered for 10-12 minutes until the noodles are tender.
- Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses until melted and creamy.
- Add the heavy cream, stir until incorporated, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh basil. Serve hot.
Notes
For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream. For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with roasted mushrooms and use vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: soup, chicken, creamy, lasagna, comfort food