🥣 Creamy White Chicken Lasagna Soup with Spinach and Cheese 🥣

📣 A comforting bowl of creamy goodness that warms the soul and delights the palate!

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 onion, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Remove, shred with two forks, and set aside.
2. In the same pot, sauté the diced onion until soft and translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
3. Pour in the chicken broth and add Italian seasoning, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
4. Add the broken lasagna noodles and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
5. Reduce the heat to a simmer. Stir in the heavy cream and softened cream cheese until well combined and creamy.
6. Return the shredded chicken to the pot. Add fresh spinach, shredded mozzarella, and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until the spinach has wilted and the cheeses have melted.
7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 495
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Protein: 28g
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 4g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream and use low-fat cream cheese.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, allow it to simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes to reduce slightly.

⏳ Preparation time 🍰
Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 30 minutes | Serving: 6