Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 6 oz broken lasagna sheets (about 2 cups)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- 1. Sauté the aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil and add onions, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about five minutes until softened.
- 2. Cook the chicken: Add chicken breasts and vegetable broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- 3. Shred and stir: Remove chicken from the pot, shred using two forks, then return it to the pot. Stir in softened cream cheese until fully blended.
- 4. Add pasta: Break lasagna sheets into bite-sized pieces and add to the soup. Cook for about ten minutes until al dente.
- 5. Finish with greens: Stir in fresh spinach just before serving.
- 6. Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with additional cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (360g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - Substitute chicken with turkey or add extra veggies like zucchini or mushrooms for more nutrition. - For added spice, sprinkle in red pepper flakes when serving.