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Shepherd’s Pie Soup

Shepherd’s Pie Soup
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Shepherd’s Pie Soup is a comforting, hearty dish that captures all the flavors of a traditional shepherd’s pie in a warm, easy-to-serve soup. This recipe combines savory ground beef, tender vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes into a satisfying bowl perfect for chilly days or when you crave classic comfort food with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

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For the Soup Base

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Mashed Potato Topping

  • 3 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the mashed potatoes: Boil the peeled and cubed potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and mash them with milk, butter, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  2. Cook the ground beef: In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  3. Sauté vegetables: Add diced onions, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot with the beef. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
  4. Add flavorings: Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes to meld the flavors.
  5. Add broth and simmer: Pour in the beef broth, bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to develop and the vegetables to become tender.
  6. Add frozen vegetables: Stir in frozen peas and corn and cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
  7. Assemble and serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and spoon a generous amount of mashed potatoes on top of each serving. Optionally, you can broil the soup bowls in the oven until the mashed potatoes are golden brown for a baked shepherd’s pie effect. Serve hot.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground lamb for ground beef for a more traditional shepherd’s pie flavor.
  • If you prefer a thicker soup, mix 1 tablespoon of flour with some cold water and stir it into the soup to simmer until thickened.
  • For added creaminess, stir a little shredded cheddar cheese into the mashed potatoes.
  • This soup can be made vegetarian by substituting ground beef with lentils and using vegetable broth.
  • Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3-4 days and reheat nicely on the stovetop or microwave.

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Keywords: Shepherd’s Pie Soup, comfort food, beef soup, mashed potato topping, hearty soup, British soup

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