Description
This Creamy White Chicken Lasagna Soup is the epitome of comfort food, perfect for cozy fall or winter nights. Packed with shredded chicken, tender lasagna noodles, kale, and a rich, cheesy base, it’s a one-pot meal that can also be adapted for vegan and gluten-free diets. A true crowd-pleaser, it’s easy to prepare and ideal for weeknight dinners or weekend indulgence.
Ingredients
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For the Candied Bacon:
- 6 strips of candied bacon (optional)
For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 red onion, chopped (substitute with yellow onion if desired)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 tablespoons organic all-purpose flour
- 5 cups organic chicken stock or broth
- 1 cup organic heavy cream (sub with full-fat coconut cream/milk for vegan)
- 3 tablespoons white cooking wine (or dry white wine)
- 8–9 lasagna noodles, broken into small pieces
- 2 cups cooked, shredded organic chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 cups freshly-grated mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups chopped kale
Instructions
- Prepare the Candied Bacon (Optional):
- Bake bacon strips until caramelized and golden brown. Let them cool before chopping into small pieces.
- Prepare the Soup:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and butter. Add minced garlic and chopped onions; sauté until fragrant and translucent (1-2 minutes).
- Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Add flour and mix until combined.
- Gradually add chicken stock and white wine, stirring frequently to avoid lumps, until the mixture thickens.
- Pour in heavy cream, then add kale, lasagna noodles, and shredded chicken. Let the soup simmer for 15-20 minutes until the noodles are tender.
- Stir in grated mozzarella and Parmesan until melted and creamy.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately. Top with candied bacon and enjoy with a side of bread if desired.
- Category: Soup