This White Lasagna Soup recipe brings together rotisserie chicken, crispy bacon, tender noodles, and a creamy broth finished with a ricotta-Parmesan dollop. It’s cozy, easy, and exactly the kind of comforting dinner that earns repeat status.
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If white lasagna and one-pot soup had a very good idea together, it would be this bowl. Rotisserie chicken keeps it easy, bacon adds smoky depth, and the ricotta-Parmesan dollop melts right into the broth for that creamy white lasagna finish.
It’s rich, comforting, and simple enough for a weeknight—the kind of White Lasagna Soup that tastes far fussier than it is.
Why you'll Love this white lasagna soup
- Rotisserie chicken keeps it fast: Big flavor without extra cooking.
- Bacon adds smoky depth: A small move that changes the whole broth.
- The ricotta dollop creates that white lasagna flavor: Creamy, cheesy, and much easier than layering an actual lasagna.
- Cooked pasta keeps the broth silky: Better texture now and later.
- Leftovers reheat beautifully: Especially with a splash of broth.
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This White Lasagna Soup uses simple ingredients to build plenty of creamy, savory flavor.
- Bacon: Adds smoky flavor and creates the base for the soup.
- Onion + mushrooms + garlic: The savory aromatics that build the broth.
- Kale or spinach + sun-dried tomatoes: Add color, texture, and little pops of flavor.
- Italian seasoning + salt + pepper: Keep the flavors classic and simple.
- Chicken broth + heavy cream: Create the rich, creamy broth.
- Rotisserie chicken: Keeps things quick and easy.
- Pasta: Lasagna pieces, mafalda, bowties, or your favorite short pasta all work.
- Ricotta dollop: Whole milk ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, fresh herbs, and seasonings create that cheesy white lasagna finish.
The Recipe Rundown
White Lasagna Soup is incredibly simple. Here's a brief overview of how to make it!
- Cook the bacon: Remove and reserve for topping.
- Sauté the vegetables: Add the onion, mushrooms, garlic, greens, tomatoes, and seasonings.
- Make the soup: Add the broth, chicken, and cream; simmer.
- Cook the pasta: Prepare separately according to package directions.
- Finish: Serve with the ricotta dollop and crispy bacon.
Swaps & Variations
A few fun ways to riff on this creamy white lasagna soup and make it your own.
- Swap the pasta: Broken lasagna noodles, bowties, or ravioli all work well.
- Use cottage cheese instead of ricotta: A simple high-protein swap.
- Add extra greens: Spinach or kale fold in easily.
- Make it spicy: Red pepper flakes or Calabrian chili add heat.
- Lighten it up: Half-and-half works if you want less richness.
Tips For The Best White Lasagna Soup
A few smart moves that guarantee the creamiest, coziest white lasagna soup every single time.
- Debone the rotisserie chicken while it is warm: It pulls apart much more easily.
- Add extra broth as needed: The soup naturally thickens as it sits.
- Use the bacon fat: Sautéing the vegetables in it adds extra depth.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan: It melts more smoothly into the broth.
- Taste before adding extra salt: The ricotta topping adds seasoning as it melts.
- Add greens at the end: Spinach or kale stay brighter and softer this way.
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White Lasagna Soup Recipe
Equipment
- dutch oven or large heavy-bottomed pot
Ingredients
- 3-4 pieces bacon
- 1 med yellow onion, diced
- 1 (8 oz container) crimini mushrooms, sliced
- 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bunch kale, chopped spinach would be a great substitution
- ¼-⅓ cup sun dried tomatoes, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped this recipe is perfect for a rotisserie chicken
- ½ lb pasta of choice
Ricotta Dollop
- 16 oz whole milk ricotta
- 1 cup part skim mozzarella, shredded
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2-3 tablespoon fresh herbs, minced I used basil, parsley, and chives
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Render the bacon in a large, heavy bottomed pot on medium-high heat. After the fat is rendered, remove the bacon. Reserve the cooked bacon for topping at the end.
- Add the onions. Sauté those for just a few minutes and then add the mushrooms and garlic. After 2-3 minutes, toss in the kale, sun dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning, cooking those until the kale begins to wilt.
- Add the chicken broth. Let that and the veggies come up to a simmer.
- While the soup comes up to heat, in a separate pot, boil the water for the pasta. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Once the soup comes up to a simmer, simply stir in the chicken and heavy cream.
Ricotta Dollop
- Mix all of the ingredients for the ricotta dollop together in a separate bowl. Taste for salt and pepper. Add to your liking.
Serving
- Add the cooked pasta to the White Lasagna Soup. Add a healthy dollop/scoop of the ricotta mixture and stir it through. Top with the crumbled bacon.
- Enjoy!
Notes
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Storage & Reheating
Store the White Lasagna Soup and cooked pasta separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This keeps the noodles from soaking up the broth and becoming mushy.
To reheat: Warm the soup gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of chicken broth or cream if needed.
To freeze: For best results, freeze the soup before adding the heavy cream and pasta. Add both after thawing and reheating.
REcipe Testing Notes and Troubleshooting
- Cook the pasta separately: This keeps the noodles from soaking up too much broth and gives you better leftovers.
- Add the cream at the end: Once the broth is hot and simmering, lower the heat before stirring in the cream for the smoothest texture.
- The ricotta dollop is part of the magic: Stir it into each bowl as you eat—the cheeses melt into the hot broth and give you that creamy white lasagna flavor.
- The soup thickens as it sits: Add a splash of chicken broth when reheating if you want a thinner consistency.
More Comforting Soup REcipes To Love
If cozy, creamy, soul-hugging soups are your love language, add these to your rotation.
- Mexican Chicken Soup — bright, brothy, and big on flavor.
- Easy One-Pot Lasagna Soup — classic lasagna comfort without the layering.
- Quick and Easy Pastina (aka Italian Penicillin) — the coziest bowl for any kind of day.
- Mushroom Coconut Curry Soup — creamy, aromatic, and full of warm spice.
- Loaded Baked Potato Soup — rich, hearty, and the definition of comfort.
- Creamy White Chicken Chili — a cozy, crowd-pleasing favorite.
Who's Stirring The Pot?
Hi, I’m Ruth—recipe developer, comfort-food creator, and the voice behind Rufus For Real. I specialize in cozy, doable, flavor-packed meals for real-life kitchens, and I’m a firm believer that breakfast, dinner, and everything in between should be simple, satisfying, and impossible to mess up.
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-Ruth aka Rufus
Sarah says
This is one of our new favs! Everybody likes it and it's so easy to make!
Rufus says
I am so very glad to hear it! Thank you very much for letting me know! Have a wonderful day!