Description
A comforting and easy soup that captures the classic flavors of lasagna without the layers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (or thighs)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 oz fresh lasagna noodles, broken into pieces (or oven-ready)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
- Toss in the minced garlic, diced carrots, celery, and red bell pepper. Stir occasionally for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add the chicken breasts and pour in the chicken broth. Stir well and bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Combine the ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a separate bowl. Mix to create a creamy topping.
- Remove the chicken once cooked through, shred it, and return it to the pot. Add the diced tomatoes, lasagna noodles, oregano, basil, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir and simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Serve the soup into bowls and dollop the cheese mixture on top. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, use chicken breast instead of thighs. For a gluten-free option, substitute with gluten-free pasta or omit the noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg