Million Dollar Ravioli Soup

Million dollar ravioli soup is a cozy one-pot dinner filled with cheesy ravioli, savory ground beef, and a rich tomato broth. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Main Dishes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: million dollar ravioli soup

Servings:

Calories: 562kcal

Author: Sarah Hayes

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef , or Italian sausage
1/2 cup onion , diced
3 cloves garlic , minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
red pepper flakes , just a pinch
ground black pepper , just a pinch
3 Tablespoons Italian style tomato paste
4 cups chicken broth , divided
1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
1 25 ounce frozen cheese ravioli
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
fresh basil or parsley , for serving

Instructions

In a large stock pot over medium-high heat, add 1 Tablespoon olive oil. Add 1 pound ground beef and 1/2 cup diced onion. Cook until onions are tender and beef is cooked through. Add 3 cloves garlic and all seasonings and cook for another minute.
Add 3 Tablespoons Italian style tomato paste and stir for another 30 seconds.
Add 3 1/2 cups chicken broth and 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Cook covered (to avoid splatter) for 20 minutes.
Combine the remaining 1/2 cup broth with the 1/2 cup heavy cream and slowly add into the soup. Add in the frozen cheese ravioli. Stir to combine then add the 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Simmer for 5 minutes to cook ravioli.
Remove from heat and stir in ricotta cheese.
Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs and more Parmesan if desired.

Notes

Freshly grated Parmesan cheese melts best.

Ricotta: Stir in before serving or add to bowls before serving.

Store: Cool then store in the refrigerator up to 4 days.

Do not freeze.

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