This delicious soup is easy to make and very satisfying and comforting. It's made with bulk sausage, onion, bell pepper, tomato sauce and frozen cheese ravioli.
1 lb. bulk sausage, like Jimmy Dean All-Natural bulk sausage
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cored finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
10–12 c. baby spinach
1 t. basil
1 t. oregano
15 oz. can tomato sauce
4 c. unsalted chicken stock
10 oz. frozen cheese ravioli
1 c. shredded Mozzarella, divided (or combination Mozzarella and Provel cheese)
Brown sausage in saucepan over medium heat; discard excess grease; return to heat.
Add onion and bell pepper; cook until soft, about 4-5 minutes. Add basil and oregano; stir. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Add spinach; cook until wilted; about 2-3 minutes. Add chicken stock and tomato sauce; simmer for 30-40 minutes.
Preheat broiler.
Add ravioli; simmer for 7-10 minutes.
Serve in oven-proof bowls, with each portion topped with 1/4 c. cheese. Place under the broiler just until cheese is melted and lightly browned.
Serve immediately.