Categories: Soup
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground sausage
- 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
- 32 ounces chicken stock
- 1 qt half & half
- 1/2 pint heavy cream
- 1/2 onion
- 1/2 tbsp garlic paste
- 8 cups baby spinach leaves
- 1/2 stick butter
- 20 ounce package fresh ravioli (we used 4 cheese but you can use any flavor)
- 6 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese
- Salt, pepper, granulated garlic to taste
- Top with croutons to serve
Directions
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Brown sausage in large skillet over med-high heat.
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Pulse onion in food processor until only small pieces remain.
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Transfer onion to large stockpot & add garlic paste & butter.
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Saute until soft & caramelized
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Pulse spinach in food processor until cut unto small flake sized pieces
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Once onions & garlic are ready- add crushed tomatoes, chicken stock, browned ground sausage & spinach.
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Bring to a boil- stirring frequently – Add seasonings to taste.
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Continue to boil 5-10 minutes for flavors to marry
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In another stockpot cook your ravioli to package directions & drain
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Reduce heat on soup & slowly add in half & half & heavy cream – stir well
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Bring soup to a simmer- Do Not Boil. Simmer about 5 minutes
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Add in Parmesan cheese & cooked ravioli
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Stir until cheese has melted & blended into the soup.
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Serve with croutons & more cheese on top