Delicious Veggie & Herb Ravioli Soup

Leilani's Note:

I received this wonderful recipe from my sister. I love that the only preparation needed is to chop up some garlic and herbs. I really like flavor of this soup's base as it is seasoned with garlic, herbs, tomatoes and chicken. This is a great meal to make when time is short. Lastly, I do not care for red peppers. In most recipes, I won't include them. Thankfully I tried this with the red peppers included, and I can't imagine this soup without them.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil (enough to cover bottom of large pan)
• 2 -3 garlic cloves , minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary , chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme , chopped
• 1 (6 ounce) package sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes , sliced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach , thawed and drained
• 3 -4 ounces jarred roasted red peppers , chopped
• 6 -8 cooked chicken breast strips , cut in cubes
• 1 (9 ounce) packageravioli or 1 (9 ounce) package tortellini , any flavor

Directions:

1. Cover bottom of pan with olive oil.
2. Add garlic, herbs, and mushrooms.
3. Cook until mushrooms are mostly limp.
4. Add all ingredients through red peppers.
5. Bring to a boil.
6. Add chicken and simmer for 20 minutes.
7. Add ravioli (or tortellini) and simmer for 10 minutes.