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This recipe is super easy, you can add meat (like in the picture) if you like, or keep it meat-free and add some extra vegetables.

I try to have the ingredients for this soup on-hand. It’s quick and perfect for when you want a hearty bowl of soup in a hurry.

Ravioli Soup

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 2 T. olive oil
• 1 small onion chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, diced
• 1/2 c. each: chopped carrots, celery
• 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 14.5 ounces (or so) fire-roasted tomatoes
• 1 small can tomato paste
• 1-quart vegetable stock
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 2 T. Mural of Flavor
• 1 9oz. package of Ravioli (I Like 4 cheese)
• 1/2 c. good quality parmesan cheese, divided

Directions:

1. In a stockpot, heat olive oil and saute all of the veggies for about 5-10 minutes.
2. Lower the heat to medium/low, add tomatoes, tomato paste, and veggie stock.
3. Simmer on medium/low for 20-30 minutes.
4. Add ravioli and cook 8-10 minutes, until ravioli are cooked.
5. Ladle into 4 bowls, top with cheese and serve with a green salad.

It’s that easy!

Substitutions-

• Add 1/2 lb. of protein- your choice. I like cooked, crumbled Italian sausage. Meatballs or  Italian sausage sliced into rounds work great too. Add into the soup after step 2.
• Use ravioli with meat if you prefer.
• Use Gluten-free ravioli if you need to.
• If you want more veggies in your soup, add 3-4 cups of fresh spinach when you add in the ravioli.