Make this easy dump and go soup in your slow cooker for a hearty, cheesy meal that tastes like lasagna but requires minimal cleanup.
Author:ellievance
Prep Time:10 min
Cook Time:3 hr
Total Time:3 hr 10 min
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Dinner
Method:Slow Cooking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound frozen cheese ravioli
1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
4 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream (optional, for richness)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Place the frozen ravioli, marinara sauce, tomato sauce, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into your slow cooker.
Stir all ingredients together until combined.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours or on HIGH for 1.5 to 2 hours. Do not overcook, or the ravioli may become mushy.
About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the heavy cream, if using.
Stir in the mozzarella cheese until melted and the soup is creamy.
Ladle the soup into bowls. Top each serving with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Notes
For a meatier version, brown 1 pound of Italian sausage and drain the fat before adding it to the slow cooker with the other ingredients.
If you prefer a thicker soup, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir it into the soup during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Use your favorite type of filled pasta, such as meat or spinach ravioli, instead of cheese.