Description
A cozy and flavorful soup inspired by the classic Shepherd’s Pie, featuring a hearty meat base topped with creamy mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef or ground lamb
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- A dollop of sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef or lamb and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables soften and become fragrant.
- Stir in the tomato paste, then pour in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to develop.
- While the soup simmers, boil the diced potatoes in a separate pot until fork-tender (about 10-12 minutes). Drain and mash with milk, butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the frozen peas and let the soup cook for another 5 minutes.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with a generous scoop of mashed potatoes. Garnish with cheese, parsley, or sour cream if desired. Serve warm with crusty bread or biscuits!
Notes
- For a lighter version, use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef or lamb.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or green beans for extra nutrition.
- This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Shepherd’s Pie Soup, Comfort Food, Hearty Soup, British Cuisine