Description
Comfort meets Italian cuisine in this creamy alfredo lasagna soup, blending hearty pasta layers with rich, velvety sauce. Cheesy, indulgent spoonfuls will transport you straight to a rustic kitchen in Italy, promising warmth and satisfaction in every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta and Base:
- 8 oz lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Protein:
- 1/2 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
Seasonings and Extras:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Garnish:
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then sauté minced garlic until fragrant and golden, releasing its aromatic essence.
- Add ground chicken to the pot, breaking it into crumbly pieces and cooking until completely browned and no pink remains, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Pour chicken broth into the pot, stirring to combine with the cooked chicken, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Introduce broken lasagna noodle pieces into the simmering broth, allowing them to cook until tender and al dente, roughly 8-10 minutes.
- Blend dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper directly into the soup, ensuring even distribution of seasonings.
- Slowly incorporate heavy cream and ricotta cheese, stirring continuously to create a smooth, velvety texture without lumps.
- Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese into the soup, stirring until fully melted and integrated, enhancing the creamy consistency.
- Reduce heat to low and let the soup simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and thicken slightly.
- Ladle the hot soup into serving bowls, then top generously with shredded mozzarella cheese and freshly chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately while piping hot, allowing the mozzarella to slightly melt over the surface of the soup.
Notes
- Customize meat options by swapping ground chicken with ground turkey, beef, or keeping it vegetarian with plant-based crumbles for diverse dietary preferences.
- Control soup thickness by adjusting liquid quantities: add more broth for a lighter consistency or reduce liquid for a heartier, more concentrated flavor profile.
- Enhance gluten-free adaptability by using gluten-free lasagna noodles or replacing noodles with zucchini ribbons for a low-carb alternative.
- Boost nutritional value by incorporating additional vegetables like spinach, diced bell peppers, or mushrooms during the sautéing stage for extra texture and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg