Description
A comforting blend of flavors reminiscent of lasagna, served as a creamy soup with tender chicken and vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Shredded mozzarella cheese for topping
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Sauté the onion and garlic in a pot with olive oil over medium heat until fragrant.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Mix in the mushrooms and spinach, cooking until wilted.
- Combine ricotta and cream in a bowl and gradually stir into the soup until smooth.
- Add the herbs and adjust seasoning; simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Finish with a generous portion of mozzarella under a broiler until bubbly and golden.
- Serve warm, garnished with herbs and enjoy!
Notes
This soup can be customized; add more cheese for creaminess or swap chicken for tofu for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: white chicken lasagna soup, comfort food, creamy soup, dinner recipe, family recipe