This tasty ravioli soup combines pork sausage, onion, sweet red bell pepper, spinach, and cheese ravioli in a tasty beef and tomato broth. It is topped with a sprinkling of melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
You will love every spoonful of this delicious soup! Serve with rocket salad, baguettes with sweet cream butter, or a batch of garlic knots.
This tasty soup is back for an encore performance! It’s a reader favorite and a personal favorite of mine. Warm up with this hearty and easy ravioli soup recipe. Made with store-bought ravioli and simple ingredients, it’s perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal.
What You’ll Need
- Pork sausage: I use Jimmy Dean’s natural pork sausage, but Italian sausage works well, too.
- Onion: sweet yellow
- Bell pepper: sweet red bell pepper works best
- Garlic: fresh, of course
- Spinach: I use fresh baby spinach
- Seasonings: Italian seasoning, salt, and freshly ground black pepper
- Tomato sauce
- Broth: beef or chicken, preferably low-sodium
- Ravioli: frozen or fresh cheese ravioli
- Cheese: mozzarella and Parmesan cheese
How to Make Ravioli Soup
I am going to give you the nutshell version. Down below, you will find the full recipe card with ingredients and step-by-step instructions.
Brown the sausage. About halfway through the browning process, add the onion and bell pepper. Cook until the sausage is browned and the onions are soft. Reduce the heat and add the garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook for about a minute. Add the tomato sauce and beef broth and bring it to a boil, then reduce and simmer for a few minutes.
Now add the cheese ravioli to the pot and simmer until tender. Add the spinach and simmer until wilted. Ladle the soup into broiler-safe bowls and top with a little mozzarella cheese. Place the bowls on a baking sheet and place the baking sheet under the broiler for 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Preparation Tips
- You can substitute ground turkey, ground beef, or ground pork for the pork sausage.
- Use frozen or refrigerated fresh ravioli.
- If you know you will be reserving part of this recipe, remove that portion before adding the ravioli. When reheating on the stovetop, add the ravioli. This will ensure that they do not become overcooked.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use broiler-proof bowls and place those bowls on an old baking sheet with a rim. Place them under the broiler on low and keep an eye on them.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop over low heat or the microwave at reduced power.
To freeze, cool to room temperature, then pour into a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave at reduced power.
What to Serve with Ravioli Soup
You don’t need to offer much with this soup as it has all the major food groups, but sometimes I serve it with French baguettes or garlic knots. If nothing else, an adult beverage, such as a pineapple margarita, tequila sunrise, or spiked Italian cream soda, is always fun with this.
Ravioli Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork sausage or Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 10 ounces frozen cheese ravioli half of a 20 ounce box
- 10 ounces baby spinach
- salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella low moisture
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the sausage over medium heat. When it is about halfway browned, add the onion and red bell pepper. Cook until the sausage is browned and onion and red bell pepper are soft.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook for 1 minute while stirring.
- Add the tomato sauce and beef broth. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Add the frozen cheese ravioli and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the spinach and simmer until wilted while stirring gently.
- Ladle the soup into broiler safe bowls and top with a little mozzarella cheese. Place the bowls on a baking sheet and place the baking sheet under the broiler for 1-2 minutes or until the cheese is melted and very lightly browned. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Use broiler proof bowls and place those bowls on an old baking sheet with a rim. Place them under the broiler on low and keep an eye on them.
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop over low heat or the microwave at reduced power.
- To freeze, cool to room temperature, then pour into a freezer safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat on the stovetop over low heat or the microwave at reduced power.
Kimberlee C
This ravioli soup recipe was absolutely delicious and comforting, perfect for a cozy meal! My family loved it!
Laura K
I might just make this for dinner tonight. This recipe is AMAZING!!! And it is autumn here so the weather is getting cooler, perfect for soup.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Laura! Enjoy!
Sienny
I’m a typical soup lover, enjoy tasting all kinds of soup, gonna make this recipe tomorrow after my grocery shopping.
Paula R
This was a tasty and easy weeknight meal! Everyone enjoyed it. We will be making it again, soon.
Ann Marie
I’d have never thought about doing something like this as a soup. I’d generally only do it as a thicker pasta sauce, but this looks so tasty
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Ann Marie!
Tammy
I absolutely love ravioli but have never thought about making soup with it. Thanks for the recipe I will be trying it.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Tammy! Enjoy!
Janey P
I am a big soup lover, and this ravioli soup was delicious and easy to make. The family loved it. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Janey! I am glad that everyone liked it!
Violet W
Thanks a bunch for sharing this ravioli soup recipe. It was absolutely scrumptious, and I can’t wait to make it again and share it with my daughter. She loves soup and ravioli.
Beth Pierce
Awesome! I hope she emjoys it as much as you did!
Katherine C
Beth, this ravioli soup was absolutely delicious! 🍲 The combination of pork sausage, spinach, and cheese ravioli in that savory broth was the perfect comfort meal. Can’t wait to make it again for friends! Thanks for sharing this yummy recipe!
Katie P
Beth, this ravioli soup was absolutely delicious! 🍲 The combination of pork sausage, spinach, and cheese ravioli in that savory broth was perfect. Thanks for sharing this yummy recipe. I will make it again!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Katie! I am so glad that you liked it!
Allyson Z
This is such a great idea for a quick and easy soup!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Allyson! Enjoy!
Janelle
Oh my goodness, this recipe was soooo good! My whole family loved it. Big win. Thanks!
Beth Pierce
My pleasure, Janelle!
Melissa
My family absolutely loved your recipe! Making it again this weekend!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Melissa! Enjoy!
Sandra Clark
This ravioli soup was phenomenal! It’s total comfort food! I could eat this everyday!
Beth Pierce
Me too, Sandra! Thank you!
Valentina
Made your Ravioli Soup on a chilly evening, and it was just what I needed. So warm and comforting! The flavors were rich and satisfying, and the ravioli made it feel extra special.
Beth Pierce
So glad that you liked the ravioli soup!
Erica S
I can’t stop raving about this soup! This is really a hearty and satisfying meal that was both quick and easy to prepare, making it a dish that I want to enjoy on repeat!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Erica! I am so glad that you liked it!