Description
Enjoy a comforting and flavorful Creamy Tuscan Ravioli Soup. This simple recipe combines fresh ingredients with tender ravioli in a creamy tomato broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 stalks celery (with leaves), chopped
- 1 can (28 oz) whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 10 oz ravioli
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, celery (with leaves), and garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the whole peeled tomatoes and brown sugar.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat, add the fresh thyme, and let it simmer partially covered for 15–20 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender (or transfer to a regular blender in batches).
- Return the blended soup to the pot, stir in the heavy cream, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the ravioli and cook until they float to the top.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil, a drizzle of cream, and a sprinkle of black pepper.
Notes
- Use your favorite type of ravioli for this soup.
- Adjust the amount of heavy cream to your liking.
- For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg