One Pot White Chicken Lasagna Soup

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped

3 tbsp

olive oil, divided

3 tbsp

butter

large onion, chopped

carrots, peeled and sliced

green bell pepper, chopped

4 cloves

garlic, minced

1/3 cup

flour

9 cups

low sodium chicken broth, divided

3 tbsp

cornstarch

15 oz

can canneli beans, rinsed and rained

1 tbsp

chicken bouillon

1 tsp

EACH dried parsley, dried basil

1/2 tsp

EACH dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, pepper

bay leaves

dash- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes ((optional))

uncooked lasagna noodles (broken into approx. 1-2 inch pieces*)

2 cups

half and half ((may sub fat free evaporated milk))

1/2 cup

heavy cream ((optional))

10 oz

chopped frozen baby spinach, thawed

1 cup

freshly grated Parmesan cheese

shredded mozzarella cheese

freshly grated Parmesan cheese

ricotta cheese