Description
A hearty and comforting Ravioli Soup featuring tender cheese ravioli in a flavorful beef and tomato broth, seasoned with Italian herbs and finished with parmesan cheese. Perfect for a filling weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb cheese ravioli or mini cheese ravioli
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef: Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the ground beef. Break the meat into small crumbles and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes until browned. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, dried basil, and dried oregano. Stir and cook for another minute to blend the flavors.
- Prepare the Soup Base: Stir in the tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, and beef broth into the pot. Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil. Then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 20 minutes to develop the flavors.
- Cook the Ravioli: While the soup is simmering, bring a separate pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cheese ravioli and cook according to the package instructions until tender and cooked through. Drain the ravioli and set aside.
- Finish the Soup: Stir the parmesan cheese into the simmered soup until melted and well combined. To serve, place a portion of ravioli in each bowl and ladle the hot soup over them. Top with extra parmesan cheese and fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Use mini cheese ravioli for easier serving and eating in soup form.
- Fresh basil and oregano can be substituted for dried herbs for a fresher flavor.
- Beef broth can be replaced with vegetable broth for a lighter taste.
- To reduce sodium, use low-sodium beef broth and adjust salt accordingly.
- This soup freezes well; store ravioli and soup separately for best texture upon reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
