Description
This hearty and comforting Ravioli Soup features tender cheese ravioli simmered in a flavorful beef and tomato broth, seasoned with garlic, basil, and oregano. Perfect for a cozy dinner, it combines the richness of ground beef with aromatic herbs and a touch of Parmesan cheese for added depth.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb cheese ravioli or mini cheese ravioli
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 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 Beef: Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the ground beef. Break up the meat into crumbles and cook for about 5 minutes until browned. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, dried basil, and dried oregano. Stir and sauté for another minute to release 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 soup to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer, cover partially, and let it simmer gently for 20 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Cook the Ravioli: While the soup simmers, bring a separate pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cheese ravioli and cook until tender and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes depending on package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Finish the Soup: Stir the parmesan cheese into the simmered soup until melted and incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve: Spoon a portion of cooked ravioli into serving bowls and ladle the hot soup over the ravioli. Garnish with additional parmesan cheese and fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with mushrooms or plant-based meat alternatives and use vegetable broth.
- You can use frozen ravioli; just adjust cooking time according to package instructions.
- Fresh herbs like basil or parsley make a great garnish.
- Leftover soup can be stored separately from ravioli to avoid sogginess and combined when reheating.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, add a tablespoon of tomato paste or simmer longer to reduce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- 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: 42 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
