Italian Chicken Ravioli Soup Food

ITALIAN CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt. Cook the pasta in the boiling water according to the package directions; do not overcook. Drain and rinse in cold water to cool. Toss in 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and set aside.
• Put the chicken pieces in a large pot or Dutch oven and cover in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, lower to a simmer and cook, covered, for 45 to 50 minutes.
• Remove the chicken pieces from the pot, shred the meat and set aside. Discard the bones and skin. Skim the fat from the stock, then strain the stock and set aside.
• In a new pot, add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and saute the bell peppers, celery, jalapenos, onion and oregano over medium heat until the vegetables are tender and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes with their liquid and the reserved chicken stock and shredded chicken. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Add the cooked pasta and cream and stir to combine. Turn off the heat.
• Serve with lots of Parmesan on the top--the more the better--and crusty Italian bread is good too.

RAVIOLI SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the water, tomatoes, tomato paste, onions, parsley, garlic, basil, sugar, oregano, onion salt, salt, pepper and thyme; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes., Cook ravioli according to package directions; drain. Add to soup and heat through. Stir in the Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with additional parsley if desired.

QUICK RAVIOLI & SPINACH SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the broth, onion powder and pepper; bring to a boil. Add ravioli; cook, uncovered, for 7-10 minutes or until tender. Add spinach and chicken during the last 3 minutes of cooking. If desired, serve with cheese.

CHICKEN RAVIOLI SOUP

Steps:

• For the raviolis: Combine chicken, shallot, garlic, salt, nutmeg and pepper in a small bowl.
• Place rounded teaspoonful of chicken mixture in center of each of 12 wonton wrappers.
• Moisten edges of wrappers with water.
• Top with remaining wonton wrappers; press to seal edges.
• Cover and refrigerate until ready to cook.
• The soup: Combine chicken broth, spinach, carrots, salt and pepper in a large saucepan.
• Bring to a boil over high heat.
• Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes.
• Return soup to a boil; add chicken ravioli.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, 2 to 3 minutes or until ravioli are tender and rise to the surface of the soup.

ITALIAN CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add bell pepper, onion, garlic, basil, fennel seeds and crushed red pepper and sauté until vegetables are just tender, about 10 minutes. Add broth. Cover pot and simmer 10 minutes. Add zucchini and carrot. Cover and simmer until carrot is almost tender, about 5 minutes. Increase heat to high and bring soup to boil. Add ravioli and boil until tender, about 5 minutes. Add chicken and cook just until heated through, about 1 minute. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper.
• Ladle soup into bowls. Serve, passing cheese separately.

RAVIOLI AND MEATBALL SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a small pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until hot. Add the onions, garlic and pesto with a good pinch of salt and pepper. Stir and allow to cook to soften the onions, a minute or two.
• Add the tomato paste and stir until thoroughly combined, a minute or so. Add the stock, meatballs and vegetable medley. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Add the ravioli and cook until the vegetables are just tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Add the heavy cream and stir to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with the Parmesan and serve with crusty bread.

CHICKEN AND SPINACH RAVIOLI

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix the eggs, water, 2 cups flour, and salt. Gradually mix in the remaining flour until smooth. Divide dough into 2 parts. Cover, and set aside in the refrigerator 20 minutes.
• In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground chicken until evenly brown; drain.
• In a food processor, mix the chicken, spinach, and onion. Transfer to a bowl, and mix with butter, 3 tablespoons Asiago cheese, salt, garlic powder, nutmeg, and pepper.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll out each part of the dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into 2 inch squares. Place about 1 teaspoon of the chicken mixture in the center of 1/2 the squares, and top with remaining squares. Seal the edges of the squares with a moistened fork to form the ravioli.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, and cook the ravioli in small batches for about 8 minutes, or until al dente. Drain, and rinse under cold water.
• Place the marinara sauce in a saucepan, and cook until heated through. Serve ravioli topped with marinara sauce and remaining Asiago cheese.