White Chicken Lasagna Soup (Printable Version)
Tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and broken lasagna noodles in a creamy, savory broth.
# What You'll Need:
→ Produce
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1 cup diced yellow onion
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½ cup chopped carrots (approximately 2 medium carrots)
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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5 oz fresh spinach (about 5 cups)
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Fresh chopped basil (optional, for garnish)
→ Pantry
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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5 cups chicken broth or stock
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¼ cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes, drained
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8 oz broken lasagna noodles
→ Dairy
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1 cup heavy cream
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½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish
→ Protein
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1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Heat olive oil in a large 6-quart Dutch oven over medium heat for 1 minute. Add diced onion and chopped carrots, cooking for 3 minutes. Stir in minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; sauté for an additional minute.
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Add flour to the vegetables, stirring constantly to combine. Gradually pour in 1 cup of chicken broth, mixing until smooth. Add remaining broth and bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, about 5 to 7 minutes.
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Reduce heat to a simmer. Submerge chicken breast in the broth, cover, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until fully cooked.
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In a separate large pot, cook broken lasagna noodles according to package directions until al dente, approximately 9 to 11 minutes. Drain and set aside.
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Remove chicken from the pot and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Shred into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
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Return pot with broth to medium heat. Stir in heavy cream and sun-dried tomatoes, simmering for 3 minutes.
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Add shredded chicken, fresh spinach, and grated Parmesan cheese to the pot. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in cooked noodles until well incorporated.
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Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh chopped basil and additional grated Parmesan cheese as desired.
# Additional Notes:
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Simmering the soup with the cream and sun-dried tomatoes enhances the flavor and creates a rich texture.