Recipes

Soups

Ravioli and Vegetable Soup

This soup transforms the traditionally heavy ricotta-stuffed, sauce-drenched ravioli into a veggie-packed, good-for-you meal. The key is using smaller, one-inch square ravioli to keep the size of the pasta consistent with the size of the zucchini and mushrooms. The tomatoes, zucchini, and mushrooms offer heart-healthy antioxidant and anti-inflammatory health benefits. For an extra dose of heart-healthy fiber, use whole-wheat ravioli.

Key Nutrients: Vitamin C, selenium, copper, molybdenum, biotin, manganese

Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
35 minutes
Yield
6-8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, stems removed, sliced into ½ thick pieces
  • 1 28-ounce jar or can diced organic tomatoes
  • 6 cups homemade or organic low-sodium chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • Sea salt to taste
  • Fresh ground black pepper
  • 9 to 12-ounce package of fresh or frozen cheese ravioli
  • 2 medium organic zucchini, cut into ¼ inch thick half moons
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, divided, for garnish

Directions

  • In a large stock pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until soft, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic, sauté for one minute. Add mushrooms and sauté for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, broth, basil, oregano, and crushed red pepper. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 15 minutes. Add ravioli and cook three minutes less than package directions. Add zucchini for the remaining three minutes. Taste broth and season with salt and pepper, as needed. Ladle into bowls and garnish with a teaspoon of parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

  • Calories
    131
  • Total fat
    5g
  • Saturated
    2g
  • Trans fat
    0g
  • Polyunsaturated fat
    1g
  • Monounsaturated fat
    2g
  • Cholesterol
    33mg
  • Sodium
    401mg
  • Total Carbohydrate
    17g
  • Dietary fiber
    4g
  • Sugar
    6g
  • Protein
    6g
  • Vitamin A
    94ug
  • Calcium
    113mg
  • Iron
    2mg