Description
This Easy Shepherd’s Pie Soup is a comforting and hearty soup that combines all the flavors of a traditional shepherd’s pie in a delicious, easy-to-make soup. Perfect for a cozy dinner on a chilly evening.
Ingredients
Ground Beef or Lamb:
1 pound
Olive Oil:
1 tablespoon
Onion, diced:
1 medium
Garlic, minced:
2 cloves
Carrots, diced:
2
Celery stalks, diced:
2
Frozen Peas:
1 cup
Tomato Paste:
3 tablespoons
Worcestershire Sauce:
1 tablespoon
Beef Broth:
4 cups
Potatoes, peeled and diced:
2 cups
Dried Thyme:
1 teaspoon
Salt:
½ teaspoon
Black Pepper:
¼ teaspoon
Heavy Cream or Half-and-Half:
½ cup
Fresh Parsley for Garnish (optional):
chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Meat: In a large pot, brown the ground beef or lamb in olive oil.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Add Flavors: Stir in tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce.
- Cook the Soup: Add beef broth, potatoes, thyme, salt, and pepper; simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Finish the Soup: Stir in peas and cream; adjust seasoning and serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- To make it dairy-free, omit the cream or use a dairy-free alternative.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute lentils and vegetable broth.
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: British-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg