Forget the Instagram pumpkin patch pics - real fall magic is creamy ravioli soup bubbling away while you sink into your favorite chair in stretchy pants and your softest flannel shirt. It's cheesy, garlicky goodness that says, "Yes, I totally planned dinner," even if you've spent the day trying to figure out what wire to cut to keep the neighbor's leaf blower silent at 7 am Saturday morning.
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🎥 Watch how this cozy soup practically makes itself
Watch how easy it is to throw this creamy ravioli soup together - one pot, big flavor, and zero drama.
🗝️ Reasons to swipe right on this soup immediately
This one's got it all: steamy good looks, rich flavor, zero commitment, and it'll never ask you how your novel is going. Creamy tomato broth, cheesy ravioli, and a little kick of spice? It's basically the emotionally available fall fling we all deserve.
- One-pot wonder. Fewer dishes, more time to look mysterious by candlelight.
- Fast but fancy. Ready in under 30 minutes and just upscale enough to impress people you kinda like.
- Picky eater approved. Everyone from toddlers to grumpy teenagers will inhale it.
- Secret spinach ninja. It's in there, but it's undercover. Even spinach-haters don't notice.
- Warm, cozy, and slightly spicy. Like if a Hallmark movie had a plot twist.
- Bread bowl bestie. Serve it in a homemade bread bowl and prepare for applause.
🧾 Ingredients you'll need for this creamy ravioli soup recipe
Here's what you'll need to make this cheesy bowl of comfort. Nothing weird, nothing fancy-just real ingredients that play well together and don't require a second mortgage or a trip to Whole Foods. If you've got a bag of frozen ravioli and some ground beef, you're already halfway to dinner greatness.
- Cheese ravioli - The star of the show. Pillowy pockets of cheesy goodness that pretend to be classy, but really just want to be smothered in soup.
- Ground beef - Adds heartiness, sass, and a little "don't-make-me-order-takeout-again" energy.
- Pasta sauce - Jarred is just fine. We're not hand-crushing San Marzanos here - this is a weeknight, not a Food Network finale.
- Spinach - For nutrition. Or at least plausible deniability. It disappears into the soup like your will to fold laundry.
- Parmesan - The salty crown on this comforting chaos. Freshly grated if you're feeling extra. Green can if it's that kind of day.
- Heavy cream - This is where things get silky, luscious, and possibly illegal in six states.
- Chicken stock - The flavorful base that ties it all together. Boxed is fine. Homemade if you're trying to impress the in-laws.
Want extra tips, faqs, variations, and more? Download this free pdf: Ravioli Soup Kitchen Cheat Sheet!
📖 Recipe
Easy Ravioli Soup
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- 1 pound lean ground beef, 90/10 or 95/5
- 25 ounces arrabbiata pasta sauce, or your favorite pasta sauce
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 20 ounces cheese ravioli, frozen
- 6 cups baby spinach, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated - plus more for garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large stock pot cook ground beef until no longer pink.
- Drain grease, if needed.
- Add chicken stock and arriabiata sauce and bring to a boil.
- Add ravioli and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until ravioli is just tender.
- Stir in chopped spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until spinach wilts.
- Slowly stir in heavy cream.
- Let soup come back up to a simmer and add the Parmesan cheese.
- Taste to check seasoning and add more salt and pepper if desired.
- Top each serving with a bit more Parmesan.
Notes
- Cook the ravioli pasta until it is tender before adding the cream and cheese.
- Use mini ravioli if you want. It will stay on the spoon easier.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
This recipe has been tested several times. If you choose to use other ingredients, or change the technique in some way, the results may not be the same.
🔪 How to make creamy ravioli soup
This soup doesn't ask much from you - just a little chopping, a little stirring, and maybe not burning the house down. It all comes together in one pot with minimal fuss, maximum flavor, and just enough steps to make you feel like you cooked without needing a post-recovery nap.
- Brown the beef in a big soup pot, drain off the grease if it's swimming in it, and toss the meat right back in with the pasta sauce and chicken stock. Give it a good stir - we're building flavor, not a science fair project.
- Add the ravioli - fresh or frozen, no one's judging - and let it simmer until the pasta's tender and you're tempted to eat it straight from the ladle.
- Stir in the spinach and watch it wilt like your will to do dishes. It disappears into the soup, so even spinach haters won't complain.
- Finish it off with a generous splash of cream, a handful of Parmesan, and salt and pepper to taste. Ladle it into bowls and top with more cheese, because moderation is for salad.
👩🍳Things People Always Ask
Got questions? You're not alone. Here are the most common ones about this creamy ravioli soup - answered with love, a little sarcasm, and zero judgment.
Yes ma'am. No need to thaw - just toss it in frozen and let it simmer a few extra minutes. Dinner's still faster than delivery.
Use half-and-half, whole milk, or just skip it for a tomato-based version. But fair warning - the creaminess is kinda the whole vibe.
📚 Craving More Cozy? These Recipes Have Your Name on 'Em
If this soup made your cold-weather cravings sit up and purr, you're in good company. These cozy recipes bring the same warm-you-up energy - all hearty, all easy, and all ready to save your weeknight dinner plans from total collapse.
- Lasagna Soup - All the cheesy layers you love, none of the oven drama.
- Old Fashioned Potato Soup - Creamy, dreamy, and straight from your grandma's "don't-you-dare-leave-hungry" playbook.
- Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Soup - Thick, rich, and gives Panera a run for its money - without the $14 bread bowl. Or, make your own bread bowls - less dishes to wash!
This creamy ravioli soup is everything you need when the weather's chilly, the day's been long, and your patience is hanging by a noodle. It's quick, cozy, and guaranteed to make you feel like you've got your life together - even if you're wearing pajama pants at 5 p.m.
Make it once, and it'll be in your cold-weather dinner rotation forever. Just don't forget the extra Parmesan. Or the stretchy waistband.
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