Description
Cheesy Ravioli Soup brings Italian comfort right to your bowl with rich parmesan-infused broth and tender cheese ravioli. Hearty ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a warm embrace that satisfies hunger and warms souls with Mediterranean charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Pasta:
- 9 to 10 ounces (255 to 283 grams) mini refrigerated cheese ravioli
- 1 to 2 cups fresh chopped baby spinach
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 to 4 carrots, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 ounces (794 grams) canned crushed tomatoes
- 3 cups vegetable broth
Oils, Seasonings, and Optional Additions:
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- ½ to ¾ cup heavy cream (optional)
- Optional toppings: Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, fresh basil
Instructions
- Warm a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, drizzling olive oil to create a glossy surface.
- Sauté diced onions and sliced carrots, stirring occasionally until vegetables soften and become translucent, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning, stirring constantly to prevent burning and allow aromatics to release their fragrant essence.
- Pour in vegetable broth and crushed tomatoes, whisking to combine ingredients thoroughly, then bring the liquid to a rolling boil.
- Reduce heat to a gentle simmer, allowing the broth to settle and develop deeper flavors for 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully drop fresh or frozen cheese ravioli into the simmering liquid, cooking for 4-5 minutes until pasta achieves a tender texture.
- Introduce heavy cream and fresh spinach leaves, stirring gently to help spinach wilt and incorporate smoothly into the soup.
- Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, tasting and adjusting seasoning to personal preference.
- Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls, optional garnishes could include grated parmesan cheese or chopped fresh basil for enhanced flavor complexity.
Notes
- Unlock the secret to a comforting soup that transforms ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary meal.
- Handpicked vegetables and cheese-filled ravioli create a hearty base bursting with Italian-inspired flavors.
- Simmering this soup unleashes a magical blend of textures that’ll warm you from the inside out.
- Minimal prep time means you can enjoy a restaurant-quality dish without spending hours in the kitchen.
- Perfect for chilly evenings, busy weeknights, or when you’re craving a quick yet satisfying comfort food.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg