Easy Tuscan Ravioli Soup (Printable)
Cheese ravioli and vegetables simmer in Italian herb tomato broth for a cozy, satisfying meal ready in 35 minutes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
05 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
06 - 2 cups fresh baby spinach
→ Broth & Tomatoes
07 - 4 cups vegetable broth
08 - 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
09 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (or a mix of oregano, basil, thyme)
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Pasta
13 - 10 ounces fresh or frozen cheese ravioli
→ Finishing Touches
14 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 4–5 minutes, until softened.
02 - Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently until fragrant.
03 - Pour in the vegetable broth and diced tomatoes with their juice. Stir in the Italian herbs, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
04 - Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes to develop flavors.
05 - Add the cheese ravioli to the pot. Cook according to package instructions, usually about 4–5 minutes, until the ravioli are tender and floating.
06 - Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 1–2 minutes.
07 - Remove from heat. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and incorporated.
08 - Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Its ready in 35 minutes but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
- The ravioli pillows turn this into a complete meal in one bowl
- Leftovers actually taste better the next day as flavors deepen
02 -
- Ravioli continues cooking in hot liquid so remove from heat as soon as they float
- The soup thickens as it sits so add extra broth when reheating leftovers
03 -
- Taste your broth before adding salt since brands vary wildly in sodium
- Fresh ravioli creates a more delicate soup while frozen holds up better