Tender pasta, classic Italian seasonings, vibrant veggies, and flavorful cheese make Creamy White Lasagna Soup a rich and delicious meal. With this recipe it is easy to make weeknight dinners a breeze.
With all the flavors of a traditional white lasagna this dish is transformed into a comforting and light soup with it's creamy pesto broth. Loaded with colorful vegetables Creamy White Lasagna Soup is great for summer while also being cozy enough to be a winter staple.
One of the things I love most about this soup is you get all the flavors of homemade lasagna without all the work or mess! With the pasta cooking right there in the pot it saves both on cooking and cleanup time. Ready in 35 minutes this dish is perfect for busy weeknights and weekends.
If looking for more Italian inspired recipes you've got to try our simple Boursin and Tomato Pasta, Baked Ziti, Sausage Pierogi Soup, and Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs. And you can't forget this Creamy White Lasagna soup's sister recipe, our One Pot Lasagna Soup!
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🥫 Ingredients
All your favorite Italian flavors simmered together in one big pot make this Creamy White Lasagna Soup a warm and comforting dish.
Don't let the length of this ingredient list scare you away. Most of these items you probably have in your pantry. And if not it's nothing a quick trip to the store cant solve.
- Olive Oil
- Sweet Onion
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Minced Garlic
- Yellow Squash
- Zucchini
- Shredded Carrots
- Cooked Chicken
- Sun Dried Tomatoes
- Italian Seasoning
- Chicken Broth
- Shredded Parmesan
- Heavy Cream
- Farfalle Pasta
- Pesto
- Mozzarella Pearls (for garnish)
(Scroll down to the recipe card for exact measurements and full printable instructions.)
🥣 Step-by-Step Instructions
Firstly add oil to a large pot over medium heat. When hot add your onion, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Allow onions to cook until fragrant and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Afterwards add your squash, zucchini, carrots, sun dried tomatoes, chicken and Italian seasoning to the sautéed onions. Then turn heat to high and allow veggies to cook for 3-5 minutes stirring throughout.
When veggies are softened add your chicken broth to the pot and allow to come to a boil. After the Creamy White Lasagna Soup reaches a boil again add the parmesan cheese and pasta. Bring soup back to a boil and allow to cook stirring occasionally until pasta is al dente.
Remove pot from the heat and add heavy cream and pesto. Give everything a good stir and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve soup topped with mozzarella pearls or more parmesan and enjoy!
👩🏻🍳 Make it Your Own
This one pot Creamy White Lasagna Soup is such a great recipe for tweaking to your personal taste and liking. There are lots of ways to change up this dish to make it your own.
Fresh Herbs - Add in fresh parsley or basil just before serving for an extra punch of flavor.
Veggies - Have fun playing with your veggies. You could try adding spinach, kale, bell peppers, mushrooms or peas. If you don't have sun dried tomatoes on hand you can use halved cherry tomatoes instead. Add while sautéing your onion and garlic to change their texture.
Pasta - As for the pasta - any kind will do! If you have a favorite or something else on hand go for it! For a more traditional lasagna feel try using mafalda pasta or broken lasagna noodles.
Protein - While chicken is definitely a lighter option you can always go with a more traditional lasagna protein source if desired. Ground beef, turkey or pork would all work great too.
Cheese - Try topping your bowl of soup with a dollop of ricotta cheese instead of mozzarella pearls if looking for more of a traditional lasagna vibe.
💭 Top Tips
Pasta becomes soggy or over cooked when it absorbs too much liquid. To help prevent the pasta in your Creamy White Lasagna Soup from becoming soggy you can try preparing it separately to better control the cook.
When both the soup and pasta are ready to serve, add the pasta to the bottom of each bowl and ladle the soup over top. Or you can add the cooked pasta directly into the soup just before serving.
🍽 Storing
Allow any leftover Creamy White Lasagna Soup to cool completely before storing. Transfer soup to an airtight container and it should hold up well for up to 3 or 4 days in the refrigerator.
Unfortunately I do not suggest freezing this soup as it is a cream based and will most likely separate upon thawing and reheating.
📋 FAQ's
How do I keep my pasta from getting soggy?
Pasta becomes soggy or over cooked when it absorbs too much liquid. To help prevent the pasta in your Creamy White Lasagna Soup from becoming soggy you can always prepare it separately to better control the cook.
When both the soup and pasta are ready to serve, add the pasta to the bottom of each bowl and ladle the soup over top. Or you can add the pasta directly into the soup just before serving.
What kind of pasta should I use for Lasagna Soup?
Any kind of pasta will work, in this one pot Creamy White Lasagna Soup. You can also use lasagna noodles broken into bite sized pieces Any kind of curly pasta will do. If you aren’t a fan of lasagna noodles try a mafalda, cavatappi, fusilli, or gemelli pasta instead.
📖 Recipe
White Lasagna Soup
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 sweet onion finely diced
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 5 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 yellow squash cubed
- 1 zucchini cubed
- 1½ cups shredded carrots
- 7 ounces chicken
- ¼ cup sun dried tomatoes
- ¼ teaspoon italian seasoning
- 2 quarts chicken broth
- shredded parmesan
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups farfalle pasta
- 3 tablespoon pesto
- mozzarella pearls garnish
Instructions
- Add squash, zucchini, carrots, sun dried tomatoes, chicken and Italian seasoning to pot. Turn heat to high and cook for 3-5 minutes. Stir soup occasionally.
- Add chicken broth to pot and allow to come to a boil. When boiling again add parmesan cheese and pasta to soup. Stir occasionally and allow pasta to cook till al dente.
- Remove soup from heat and stir in heavy cream and pesto till combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve topped with mozzarella pearls or shredded parmesan and enjoy!
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