Description
Creamy Tuscan Ravioli Soup is a cozy, one-pot meal filled with cheese ravioli, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Italian herbs in a velvety broth. It’s rich, comforting, and quick to make, perfect for chilly evenings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, with juice
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 10 oz cheese ravioli (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups baby spinach, chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for about 4 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes with juice, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add cheese ravioli and cook uncovered for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
- Reduce heat and stir in the heavy cream. Add baby spinach and let it wilt, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in grated Parmesan and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with more Parmesan and fresh basil if desired. Serve hot with crusty bread.
Notes
- Add cooked shredded chicken or sautéed sausage for extra protein.
- Use vegetable broth and vegetarian ravioli for a meatless version.
- Stir in pesto before serving for added flavor.
- Use half-and-half or evaporated milk for a lighter version.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop with added broth or milk as needed.
- Not freezer-friendly due to ravioli texture change after thawing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
