Description
A comforting one-pot soup featuring savory Italian sausage, cheese ravioli, sun-dried tomatoes, and a creamy broth, perfect for chilly nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casing removed
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 package (about 20 oz) cheese ravioli (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 3 cups baby spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat. Add 1 lb Italian sausage (casing removed) and break it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat if desired.
- Add the diced 1 small onion and cook 2–3 minutes until softened. Stir in 3–4 cloves garlic (minced), 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon paprika (optional), and ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional). Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in 4 cups chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Lower heat and stir in 1 cup heavy cream. Simmer uncovered 5–7 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Stir in 1 package (about 20 oz) cheese ravioli and ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained and chopped). Simmer 5–6 minutes, or according to ravioli package instructions, until ravioli are cooked through and tender.
- Turn off heat and stir in 3 cups baby spinach until wilted. Add ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and incorporated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh basil or parsley, and serve hot with crusty bread or a crisp green salad.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days in the refrigerator. For freezing, consider removing the ravioli and spinach before freezing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Soups & Stews
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg