Description
Creamy Tuscan Ravioli Soup is a rich and comforting Italian-inspired soup featuring tender cheese ravioli, aromatic Italian herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach all combined in a luscious, creamy broth. This hearty and flavorful soup is perfect for a cozy meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 package cheese ravioli (about 9–12 oz)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: Warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the vegetables.
- Sauté onion and garlic: Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot and cook until they soften and become fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes: Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for an additional 1 minute to release their flavor.
- Add chicken broth and simmer: Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth, then increase the heat to bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Incorporate cream and seasoning: Stir in 1 cup of heavy cream and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, mixing well to combine the creamy broth and herbs.
- Cook ravioli: Add the cheese ravioli to the pot and cook according to package instructions, approximately 4-5 minutes, until they float and are tender.
- Add spinach: Stir in 2 cups of fresh spinach and cook just until wilted, about 1-2 minutes, preserving its vibrant green color.
- Finish with Parmesan and seasoning: Mix in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese and season the soup with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and optionally garnish with extra Parmesan cheese for added richness.
Notes
- Frozen ravioli can be used for convenience; just adjust cooking time as needed.
- Kale can be substituted for spinach for a different leafy green variation.
- For a vegetarian broth option, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- To make it lighter, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
