
Creamy Ravioli Soup
This creamy ravioli soup features tender cheese-filled ravioli swimming in a rich, velvety tomato broth infused with savory Italian sausage and a touch of cream for irresistible smoothness. Finished with vibrant fresh spinach leaves, it delivers a comforting blend of hearty flavors and aromatic herbaceous notes in every spoonful.
Equipment
- large stock pot or Dutch oven
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 1 large carrot sliced
- 1 pound Italian sausage or ground turkey
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 9-ounce package fresh cheese ravioli
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups Parmesan cheese grated
- fresh basil optional
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil and butter over medium-high heat until melted and shimmering.
- Add the diced onions and sliced carrots. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent and the carrots start to soften, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add the Italian sausage (or ground turkey) to the pot. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Stir in the minced garlic, dried basil, and oregano. Cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken broth. Stir to combine, then bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer. Carefully add the fresh ravioli to the pot. Cook for 5–6 minutes, or until the ravioli are tender and float to the top.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until just wilted, about 1–2 minutes.
- Slowly stir in the heavy cream and return to a gentle simmer. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and incorporated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Ladle into bowls and garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, if desired. Serve and enjoy!
