8oztrinity mix (fresh or frozen diced onions, bell peppers, and celery)
124-oz jarpasta saucepreferably lower in sodium
132-oz cartonunsalted chicken broth
1/4cuppesto
2cupsbaby kale
29-oz packagemini cheese raviolifresh or frozen
1/2cuppart-skim ricotta cheese
shredded parmesanoptional
Instructions
Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Brown the sausage for 5 to 7 minutes or until it is cooked through. Add the garlic, carrots and trinity mix to stockpot and cook for about 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Reduce heat to medium low. Stir in pasta sauce, broth, pesto, and kale and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir ravioli into soup and cook covered for 4 to 5 minutes or until pasta is tender. Stir in ricotta.
Serve soup and top with shredded parmesan or additional ricotta cheese.
Notes
Make Ahead: This soup can be made through step 2 several days before serving. When ready to serve, heat soup and add the ravioli and proceed with the rest of the directions.Chef’s Tips:
Trinity mix can be found in the produce section with the pre-prepped fruits or vegetables or in the freezer section of your supermarket.
This recipe may make more soup than you would need on one night so separate the leftovers into freezer baggies filling each with one cup of soup for easy defrosting on busy nights or when you need a quick lunch.