March is here, but it seems most of the country is still covered in snow. Not here in Delaware. Sigh . . . hardly ever in Delaware. However, it's still cold, so, this recipe shared with us by author 

Kim Davis 

is absolutely perfect for all of us!

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Ravioli Vegetable Soup

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 cup sliced carrots
1 cup diced celery
1-1/2 teaspoons sea salt
Several grinds fresh pepper
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 quart low sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
2 cups water (and more if needed)
1 (16-ounce) can small white beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, drained
1 (14-ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 (9-ounce) package uncooked fresh cheese-filled ravioli (mini size is best but regular-sized will do; or substitute tortellini)
1 zucchini, chopped into small cubes
2 cups coarsely chopped spinach

Instructions:  

    Heat oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, sea salt, and pepper. Sauté 5 minutes or until tender, stirring often.

   Add Italian seasoning, garlic, beans, diced tomatoes, artichoke hearts, broth, and water.

   Bring to a boil then add the zucchini and the mini ravioli (or tortellini) and cook the maximum amount according to package, generally 4 minutes. Stir often. If the ravioli absorbs too much of the soup liquid, add addition hot broth or water as needed.

   Remove from heat and add spinach, stirring to wilt. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.

   Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Thin soup with additional broth as needed when reheating.

Oh. My. Goodness!

Is your stomach growing too?

Thank you, Kim, for this amazing soup recipe!

Kim Davis lives in Southern California with her husband and mini Goldendoodle puppy, Missy. When she's not spending time with her granddaughters or chasing the puppy around, she can be found either writing on her next book, or working on her blog, Cinnamon, Sugar, and a Little Bit of Murder, or in the kitchen baking up yummy treats to share.

She also writes the Cupcake Catering cozy mystery series, the Aromatherapy Apothecary Mystery series, The Board Game Chronicles middle grade series, and a suspense novel, A Game of Deceit, written under K. A. Davis, along with several children’s nature articles in a variety of magazines.

Kim Davis is a member of Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America, and Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.

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