The Easy Lasagna Soup You’ll Want on Repeat (2024)

Like the original lasagna soup, this recipe has all the basic components of a white chicken lasagna—chicken (of course!), cheese, spinach, lasagna noodles—but instead of layering them into a casserole, I throw them into a soup pot. It’s just as satisfying and comforting, but easier and quicker to make on a weeknight.

One-Pot Wonder

I love a good one-pot recipe because it feels easier for my brain to handle on weeknights and means fewer pots to clean. With this particular recipe, cooking everything in single stock pot has two more advantages:

  1. More Chicken Flavor! Because the chicken gets poached right in the soup broth, all of its chicken-y goodness stays right in the soup where it belongs.
  2. Extra Creamy Soup! The noodles also get cooked directly in the soup, which turns the broth starchy and silky. Once you stir in the Parmesan cheese and the whole milk, this gives you a creamy, satisfying soup without the need for a roux or any other thickeners.

Note that the noodles will continue to absorb liquid and soften as the soup cools, though I find that lasagna noodles are hearty enough that they still have a chewy bite even when reheated the next day. However, if this bothers you, cook the noodles separately and scoop out two cups of the starchy pasta cooking water to use instead of the water when making the soup.

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Mushrooms in My Lasagna?

To me, a soup like this should be a hearty meal-in-a-bowl affair, and I felt like this one needed something more than the standard chicken lasagna ingredients to round it out. Mushrooms were the answer. They add substance and complement the rich flavors in the soup without changing its basic nature.

You can skip the mushrooms if you’re a chicken lasagna purist, but I recommend giving them a try!

Swaps and Substitutions

I have found this soup to be endlessly adaptable to a wide range of ingredients in my pantry. Try any of these:

  • Swap the lasagna noodles for any other shaped pasta, particularly those that have plenty of nooks and crannies for the creamy broth like rotini or farfalle.
  • Swap the spinach for any other hearty green.
  • Add a half cup of chopped sundried tomatoes for color and extra flavor.
  • If you are in possession of a Parmesan rind, chop it into pieces and add to the soup for more Parmesan flavor.
  • If you really want to take things over the top, add 4 ounces of cream cheese or sour cream.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut milk for the whole milk and use a non-dairy cheese (or skip the cheese altogether—it’s still good!).
  • This takes us even further away from this recipe’s “chicken lasagna” origin, but for a vegetarian version, adding a can or two of drained chickpeas instead of the chicken would be delicious and just as filling.

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Chicken Soups for the Soul

  • Mom's Chicken and Noodle Soup
  • One-Pot Chicken and Rice Soup
  • Teriyaki Chicken Noodle Soup
  • Chicken Pot Pie Soup
  • Chicken Pozole Blanco

Easy Chicken Lasagna Soup

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time40 mins

Total Time50 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 yellow onion, diced

  • 2 teaspoons salt, divided, plus more to taste

  • 16 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, thinly sliced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 quartunsalted chicken stock or broth

  • 2 cups water

  • 5 sprigs fresh thyme, or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

  • 8 ounces dry lasagna noodles

  • 10 ounces baby spinach

  • 1 cup (4 ounces) freshly grated Parmesan cheese

  • 2 cups whole milk

  • Ricotta, to serve

  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Method

  1. Cook the aromatics:

    Warm a tablespoon of olive oil in a large Dutch oven or stock pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Try to avoid too much browning.

    Add the mushrooms and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Cook until they have released their liquid and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes.

    Clear a little space in the middle of the pan and add the garlic. Cook until fragrant, 30 to 60 seconds, and then stir into the vegetables.

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  2. Add the liquids, herbs, and chicken:

    Add the chicken stock, water, thyme, bay leaf, and the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Add the chicken. Let the soup return to a rapid simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low.

    Cook until the chicken is cooked through and pulls apart easily with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes depending on the size and thickness of your chicken pieces. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate to cool enough to handle.

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  3. Add the noodles and spinach, shred the chicken:

    Bring the soup back to a rapid simmer. Working over the pot, break the lasagna noodles into bite-sized pieces and add to the soup. Stir in the baby spinach. Stirring occasionally, cook until the noodles are al dente and the spinach is wilted, 8 to 10 minutes.

    Meanwhile, shred the chicken into small pieces with two forks.

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  4. Finish with milk, Parmesan, and ricotta:

    When the noodles and spinach are done, add the shredded chicken back to the soup and remove the thyme stems and bay leaf. Stir in the shredded Parmesan and the milk, and return the soup to a simmer. Taste the broth and add more salt or pepper if needed.

    Remove from the heat and ladle into bowls. Serve with a dollop or two of ricotta and a few cracks of fresh pepper.

    Refrigerate leftovers for up to 5 days and reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
265Calories
10g Fat
20g Carbs
24g Protein

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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6to 8
Amount per serving
Calories265
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g13%
Saturated Fat 4g21%
Cholesterol 57mg19%
Sodium 1204mg52%
Total Carbohydrate 20g7%
Dietary Fiber 3g10%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 24g
Vitamin C 13mg66%
Calcium 251mg19%
Iron 3mg17%
Potassium 675mg14%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. In cases where multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.

The Easy Lasagna Soup You’ll Want on Repeat (2024)

FAQs

How long is lasagna soup good for in the fridge? ›

Storing Leftover Lasagna Soup

Soup should stay fresh in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. If you feel like you will definitely have leftover lasagna soup, it's best to cook the pasta separately and add desired amount to each bowl as you serve it up.

How to make lasagna so it's not runny? ›

The best way is to keep your ingredients dry. Cook your pasta sauce long enough to boil out most of the moisture so the sauce is thick.

How many carbs are in lasagna soup? ›

Homemade Lasagna Soup (1 serving) contains 32g total carbs, 28g net carbs, 3g fat, 9g protein, and 235 calories.

How to thaw lasagna soup? ›

Freeze & Thaw Instructions

Thaw in the fridge overnight, or a warm bowl of water for about 20 minutes, before transferring all of the contents of the baggie into large saucepan or Dutch oven.

Can you eat 7 day old lasagna? ›

Cooked lasagna keeps in the refrigerator for up to five days if stored in a tightly sealed container to keep out excess moisture and other contaminants. The best way to determine whether or not lasagna has turned is to look for dried-out noodles or a sour smell emanating from the tomato sauce and cheese.

Can you eat soup after 10 days? ›

Most soups can only last in a refrigerator for 3 to 4 days until they risk going bad, so make sure you place your cooled vegetable soup promptly in the freezer before this point. Make sure your soup lasts well by placing it in an airtight freezer-safe container.

How many layers should lasagna have? ›

Generally, lasagna has about 3 or 4 layers of pasta, with sauce, ricotta cheese, mozzarella, béchamel, and sometimes meat or even meatballs or sausage between those layers. Our many layer lasagna has around 12 layers of pasta, or even more depending on how thin you end up rolling the dough.

How do I make my lasagna more solid? ›

One quick idea ( and maybe obvious so I'm just including it here) is to make more layers. You might be surprised as to what one layer can do. Five layers (rather than four) in a pan will make a more compact and solid lasagna.

Why did my lasagna come out soupy? ›

The sauce could be too watery. The noodles can be holding on to water. The vegetables are releasing excess moisture. If you are using ricotta be careful of the moisture it can add.

Is lasagna carb heavy? ›

Lasagna, homemade, beef (1 cup) contains 31.8g total carbs, 28.4g net carbs, 18.8g fat, 26.4g protein, and 402 calories.

Is Campbell's tomato soup low in carbs? ›

Campbell's Condensed Tomato Soup (120 ml) contains 20g total carbs, 19g net carbs, 0g fat, 2g protein, and 90 calories.

Does homemade soup have a lot of carbs? ›

Vegetable Soup Homemade (2 cups) contains 9g total carbs, 3g net carbs, 2g fat, 4g protein, and 80 calories.

What soups don't freeze well? ›

What Soups Don't Freeze Well?
  • Don't freeze soups with starchy (rice, quinoa, or pasta) elements. ...
  • Sweet potato soups freeze well, but potato soups are not the most freezable because they turn gummy.
  • Cream- and milk-based soups have a tendency to separate, and can become grainy.

Is it better to reheat lasagna from frozen or thawed? ›

Whether your frozen lasagna was previously baked or not, start by thawing the lasagna in the refrigerator overnight. (If you don't have time to defrost your frozen lasagna, it can go straight in the oven, but keep in mind that frozen lasagna can take up to twice as long to reheat as defrosted lasagna.)

Can you refreeze soup? ›

When is it safe to refreeze food? You can safely refreeze frozen food that has thawed—raw or cooked, although there may be a loss of quality due to the moisture lost through thawing. To safely refreeze, the thawed product must have been kept cold at 40 degrees or below for no more than 3-4 days.

Can you eat soup after 5 days in fridge? ›

For best safety and quality, plan to eat refrigerated soup within 3 to 4 days or freeze it. And avoid letting soup set at room temperature for more than TWO hours. Don't put a large pot of hot soup directly into your refrigerator.

Is soup still good after 7 days? ›

A general rule of thumb is that soup can be stored in the refrigerator for about three days, but you should always taste your dish before deciding to reheat.

How many days can homemade soup stay in the fridge? ›

When refrigerated, soup that contains vegetables or meat will stay good for 3–4 days. If you're freezing soup containing vegetables or meat, you can expect that to last for 2–3 months in the freezer.

Is lasagna good after 4 days in the fridge? ›

Cooked lasagna lasts 3 to 5 days in the fridge and up to 3 months in the freezer. Now you can go ahead and whip up a double batch of our top lasagna recipes. Enjoy those leftovers! Up next: Learn how long leftovers last.

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