(High-Protein & Cozy!)
If you love the comforting flavors of lasagna but want something lighter and easier, this high-protein Creamy Chicken Lasagna Soup is about to become your new go-to. It’s rich, creamy, tomatoey, and loaded with satisfying lasagna vibes—without the layering or baking. The secret ingredient? Whipped cottage cheese stirred right into the soup to give it that creamy “rosée” finish—no cream required!
💪 Why You’ll Love This Soup:
- High in protein thanks to lean chicken and cottage cheese
- Volume-friendly and super satisfying
- Creamy without heavy cream
- Freezer-friendly and great for meal prep!
🍅 Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil or cooking spray
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt + pepper to taste
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups crushed tomatoes or tomato passata
- 1 ½ cups cooked shredded chicken breast
- 4–5 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 2 cups baby spinach or chopped kale (frozen or fresh)
- 1/2 cup whipped cottage cheese (or blend regular cottage cheese until smooth)
- Optional toppings: more cottage cheese or shredded mozzarella, fresh basil, crushed red pepper, parmesan (highly recommended)
🍲 Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics
Heat olive oil in a large soup pot. Add diced onion and sauté for 4–5 minutes. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. - Add liquids & noodles
Pour in chicken broth and crushed tomatoes. Stir to combine. Bring to a gentle boil, then add broken lasagna noodles. Simmer for 10–12 minutes, or until noodles are tender. - Stir in protein & greens
Add the cooked shredded chicken and spinach (or kale). Simmer another 2–3 minutes until heated through and greens wilt. - Cream it up!
Turn off the heat and stir in whipped cottage cheese. It’ll give the soup a creamy rosée color and flavor without adding a lot of calories. - Serve & top
Ladle into bowls and top with more cottage cheese, shredded mozzarella, parmesan, or fresh basil if desired.
🧊 Meal Prep Tips
- Store in the fridge for up to 4 days
- Freeze individual portions without the dairy, and stir in cottage cheese when reheating
- Add more broth if the noodles absorb too much liquid over time
✨ Make It Your Own:
- Use ground lean browned sausage, chicken, or turkey instead of shredded
- Swap noodles for whole wheat or chickpea lasagna noodles, or use both
- Add diced zucchini or mushrooms for more volume
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