Description
Warm up your chilly evenings with a hearty bowl of Creamy Tuscan Ravioli Soup. This delightful dish combines tender ravioli with a rich, creamy broth infused with savory sausage and sun-dried tomatoes. Enhanced by fresh spinach and finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, this soup is not just comforting but also packed with flavor. Ideal for family dinners or quick weeknight meals, you’ll find that every spoonful brings satisfaction and warmth to your table.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casing removed
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 20 ounces cheese ravioli (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 3 cups baby spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned (5–7 minutes).
- Stir in the onion and cook until softened (2–3 minutes). Add garlic, Italian seasoning, and any optional spices; cook until fragrant (1 minute).
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream; simmer uncovered for 5–7 minutes.
- Add ravioli and sun-dried tomatoes; simmer until cooked through (5–6 minutes).
- Turn off the heat, stir in spinach until wilted, add Parmesan cheese, and season to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 70mg