Ingredients
Scale
The key to this dish lies in selecting the right ingredients that bring both freshness and depth to the soup. When I’m cooking, I always reach for the freshest spinach I can find and a good-quality sun-dried tomato—oil-packed varieties work beautifully here for that extra burst of flavor. Using full-fat cream gives the soup its velvety texture, but you can swap in half-and-half if you want to lighten things up a bit. And while I love making ravioli from scratch, store-bought cheese or spinach ravioli works wonders for a quick meal that still feels special.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed preferred)
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter option)
- 12 ounces cheese or spinach ravioli (store-bought or homemade)
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese, to serve
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion, sautéing until fragrant and translucent, about 3-4 minutes. I like to stir constantly here to avoid any burning, which can quickly turn the soup bitter.
- Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and dried Italian seasoning. Cook for another 2 minutes to release their flavors into the oil.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Lower the heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes to marry the flavors.
- Slowly add the heavy cream, stirring gently to combine. Keep the heat low to prevent the cream from curdling.
- Carefully add the ravioli to the simmering soup. Cook according to package instructions, usually about 4-5 minutes, until the ravioli float to the surface and are tender.
- Just before serving, stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, around 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle the soup into bowls, finishing each with a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese. This final touch always makes me think of my mum’s insistence that cheese can elevate even the simplest dishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
