Make this hearty, creamy ravioli soup in one pot for a quick, comforting weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.
Author:michaelcarter
Prep Time:10 min
Cook Time:25 min
Total Time:35 min
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Dinner
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Italian-American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
1 small yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
1 (20 ounce) package refrigerated cheese ravioli
3 cups fresh spinach
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off excess grease.
Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes (with their liquid). Stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to medium-low. In a small bowl, whisk together the ricotta cheese, heavy cream, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese until smooth.
Stir the ricotta mixture into the simmering broth until fully combined and the soup base is creamy.
Add the refrigerated ravioli to the pot. Cook according to package directions, usually about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Stir in the fresh spinach and chopped sun-dried tomatoes (if using). Cook until the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
You can substitute ground turkey or ground beef for the Italian sausage.
If you prefer a thicker soup, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir it into the simmering broth before adding the ravioli.
Use frozen ravioli if needed; add them directly to the simmering broth and adjust the cooking time as necessary.