Ravioli Soup Recipe

Before I started blogging some of my recipes, I hadn't realized how many "go-to" recipes I have. As a mother of four little ones, my recipes need to contain three important aspects: my children need to like it, it needs to be healthy (proteins, grains, veggies and dairy) and it has to be a recipe with ingredients I can keep on hand, things that freeze well or keep well on the shelf. I hope you enjoy this recipe today, it has all three!

Ravioli Soup

1 lb. ground beef, browned and drained

3/4 tsp. onion salt

1 tsp. garlic, minced

1 T. olive or vegetable oil

1 1/2 c. onion, finely chopped

1 (24 oz.) can Italian style or plain crushed tomatoes

1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste

1 (14 oz.) can beef broth

1 c. water

1/2 tsp. sugar

1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves

1/4 tsp. dried thyme leaves

1/4 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1/4 c. fresh parsley, chopped (or 1-2 Tbsp. dried parsley leaves)

1 (16 oz.) pkg. plain cheese filled raviolis without sauce (found in the freezer section)

1/4 c. Parmesan cheese (as garnish)

Combine all ingredients together, except frozen ravioli and Parmesan cheese. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer covered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cook ravioli according to package directions. Drain ravioli and add to soup. Serve with Parmesan cheese, sprinkled on top.