K&C's Tomato Ravioli Soup

One of my best friends recently announced that she and her husband are moving across the country to be closer to his family - cue the waterworks - which got me thinking back to when we met in college.  We met through a mutual friend and happened to have the same break between classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Many a lunch hour was spent together in the college bar and grill, talking, laughing and even crying over our standard order of grilled cheese and tomato ravioli soup.  Every time I eat this soup, it reminds me of those days.

Ingredients:

1 tsp. minced garlic

3 cups diced tomatoes

1/4 cup red wine

1-liter vegetable stock

350 g ravioli (I like spinach and cheese)

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

salt and pepper to taste

Parmesan cheese for topping

Directions:

1. Heat garlic in a large pot over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes.

2. Add tomatoes, broth, and wine and bring to a boil.

3. Reduce to medium and simmer for 30 minutes.

4. Add basil, ravioli, salt, and pepper,

5. Cook for about 5 more minutes, or until ravioli is cooked.

6. Top with Parmesan cheese and enjoy!