Description
A rich and comforting creamy Tuscan soup made with cheese ravioli, Italian sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach in a velvety broth. Each spoonful delivers hearty Italian-inspired flavor, perfect for cozy dinners or quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casing removed
1 small onion, diced
3–4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 package (20 oz) cheese ravioli (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
3 cups baby spinach
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat.
- Add the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in diced onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, and red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream; simmer uncovered for 5–7 minutes.
- Add cheese ravioli and sun-dried tomatoes; simmer 5–6 minutes or until ravioli are tender.
- Turn off the heat and stir in baby spinach until wilted.
- Mix in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, garnish with fresh basil or parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
Use frozen ravioli; add 2 extra minutes to the cooking time.
Substitute half-and-half for a lighter version.
Swap sausage for rotisserie chicken or plant-based sausage.
Add kale instead of spinach for a heartier texture.
For extra creaminess, stir in more Parmesan or mozzarella before serving.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; add broth or cream when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
