Description
Shepherd’s Pie Soup is a comforting and hearty meal, inspired by the classic British Shepherd’s Pie. It features savory ground beef, sautéed vegetables, and a rich beef broth, all topped with creamy mashed potatoes. This delicious dish is perfect for cold evenings and brings all the flavors of a traditional pie into a warm bowl of soup. It’s a one-pot recipe that’s easy to make and ideal for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5–7 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add Tomato Paste and Broth: Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2–3 minutes. Pour in beef broth and mix well.
- Simmer the Soup: Add Worcestershire sauce, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15–20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Cook and Mash Potatoes: Boil the potatoes in salted water for 10–12 minutes. Drain and mash with milk and butter until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Finish the Soup: Add frozen peas and corn to the soup and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove the bay leaf.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with mashed potatoes. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- The soup and mashed potatoes can be made ahead and stored separately.
- Optional cheese can be skipped for a lighter dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, British
Nutrition
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
Keywords: Shepherd’s Pie Soup recipe, Shepherd's Pie-inspired soup, Shepherd's Pie stew, easy Shepherd’s Pie soup