Creamy Tuscan Ravioli Soup Recipe

Introduction

This Creamy Tuscan Ravioli Soup is a comforting blend of rich tomato broth, tender ravioli, and fresh herbs. It’s perfect for a cozy meal that feels indulgent yet easy to prepare. Ready in under an hour, it’s a great way to enjoy Italian flavors at home.

Ingredients

• 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

1. Step 1: In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
2. Step 2: Add the chopped onion, celery (with leaves), and garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
3. Step 3: Stir in the whole peeled tomatoes and brown sugar.
4. Step 4: Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat, add the fresh thyme, and let it simmer partially covered for 15–20 minutes.
5. Step 5: Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or transfer to a regular blender in batches.
6. Step 6: Return the blended soup to the pot, stir in the heavy cream, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Step 7: Add the ravioli and cook until they float to the top.
8. Step 8: Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil, a drizzle of cream, and a sprinkle of black pepper.

Tips & Variations

• Use cheese-filled ravioli for a richer flavor or switch to spinach ravioli for a vegetarian twist.
• For extra depth, add a pinch of red pepper flakes while sautéing the vegetables.
• If preferred, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter soup.

Storage

Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove over low heat to avoid curdling the cream. For best texture, cook the ravioli fresh when serving rather than adding cooked ravioli to stored soup.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth?

Yes, vegetable broth works well as a substitute, especially if you want to make the soup vegetarian. It will maintain the savory flavor without the meat base.

Can I prepare this soup in advance?

You can prepare the soup base ahead (up to the blending step), then refrigerate. When ready to serve, reheat the soup and add fresh ravioli to cook just before serving.

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This Creamy Tuscan Ravioli Soup is a comforting, flavorful dish combining sautéed vegetables, rich tomato broth, and tender ravioli, all finished with a touch of heavy cream and fresh basil for a satisfying meal perfect for cozy evenings.

• Author: rami
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Soup
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: Tuscan, Italian

Ingredients

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Vegetables and Aromatics

• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 stalks celery (with leaves), chopped

Soup Base

• 1 can (28 oz) whole peeled tomatoes
• 1 ½ cups chicken broth (Kettle & Fire chicken bone broth recommended)
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• 1 sprig fresh thyme

Dairy and Pasta

• ½ cup heavy cream
• 10 oz ravioli

Garnish

• Fresh basil, for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat the Fats: In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat until melted and shimmering.
2. Sauté Vegetables: Add the chopped onion, celery with leaves, and minced garlic to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
3. Add Tomatoes and Sweeten: Stir in the whole peeled tomatoes along with their juices and the brown sugar, blending flavors and balancing acidity.
4. Add Broth and Simmer: Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Lower the heat, add the fresh thyme sprig, and let the soup simmer partially covered for 15 to 20 minutes to develop depth of flavor.
5. Blend the Soup: Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a regular blender and blend until creamy.
6. Finish with Cream and Season: Return the blended soup to the pot. Stir in the heavy cream to add richness, then season the soup with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
7. Cook the Ravioli: Add the ravioli to the soup and cook until they float to the top, indicating they are fully cooked, usually about 3 to 5 minutes depending on the ravioli packaging instructions.
8. Serve and Garnish: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with fresh basil leaves, a drizzle of cream if desired, and a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper for extra flavor.

Notes

• Use a high-quality chicken broth for a deeper flavor; bone broth is recommended.
• Adjust the amount of brown sugar based on your preferred sweetness level to balance the tomato acidity.
• You can use store-bought ravioli or homemade; cheese or meat-filled ravioli both work well.
• Immersion blender is preferred for ease, but a regular blender can also be used carefully in batches.
• For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth and ensure ravioli filling is vegetarian.
• Leftover soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.

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