tasty thursday

Hearty Ravioli Soup

1 lb ground beef

2 cups water

2 cans (28 oz each) crushed tomatoes

1 can (6 oz) tomato paste

1  chopped onion

1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

2 garlic cloves, minced 

3/4 tsp dried basil

1/2 tsp sugar

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp onion salt

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1/4 tsp dried thyme

1 package (9 oz) refrigerated cheese ravioli

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

additional fresh minced parsley for topping

Cook beef until no longer pink; drain.  Add water, tomatoes, tomato paste, onions, parsley, garlic, basil, sugar, oregano, onion salt, salt/pepper, and thyme; bring to boil.  Reduce heart and cover/simmer for 30 minutes or longer. 

Cook ravioli according to package directions; drain.  Add to soup and heat throughout.  Stir in parmesan cheese.  Sprinkle with additional parsley and serve hot.  

Thanks for walking with us,

JL