Description
A cozy and creamy soup filled with tomatoes, herbs, and tender ravioli that brings warmth and comfort to chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- In a large pot, warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat until the butter melts.
- Add the chopped onion, celery, and garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the whole peeled tomatoes and brown sugar, breaking the tomatoes with a spoon.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, add thyme, and let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove the thyme sprig and blend the soup until smooth.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt & pepper.
- Add the ravioli and cook until they float, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with fresh basil, and serve.
Notes
Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: soup, ravioli, creamy, Italian, comfort food