1bunch kale, choppedspinach would be a great substitution
¼-⅓cupsun dried tomatoes, minced
1teaspoonItalian seasoning
6cupschicken broth
1cupheavy cream
2cupscooked chicken, choppedthis recipe is perfect for a rotisserie chicken
½lbpasta of choice
Ricotta Dollop
16 oz whole milk ricotta
1cuppart skim mozzarella, shredded
1cupparmesan cheese, grated
2-3tablespoonfresh herbs, mincedI used basil, parsley, and chives
½teaspoonItalian seasoning
2tsp kosher salt
1teaspoonfresh 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
If you don't have fresh herbs, use ½ - 1 tablespoon of your favorite dried herbs.