Description
Hearty Shepherd’s Pie Soup delivers classic comfort in a delightful liquid form, blending rich ground lamb with creamy potato layers. Home cooks will savor this soul-warming Irish-inspired dish that brings rustic flavors directly to your spoon.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef or lamb
Vegetables:
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 1 ½ cups potatoes, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas and corn mix
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Mashed Potato Topping:
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons (2 tbsp) butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown ground meat in a large pot over medium heat, releasing rich flavors and developing a deep caramelized foundation.
- Incorporate diced aromatics including onions, garlic, carrots, and celery, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and fragrant.
- Pour beef broth into the pot, elevating the mixture to a rolling boil before reducing heat to create a gentle simmer.
- Allow the soup to gently bubble for 20-25 minutes, enabling vegetables to soften and meat to become tender while developing complex flavors.
- Simultaneously prepare mashed potatoes by boiling peeled potatoes until fork-tender and easily mashable.
- Transform boiled potatoes into a silky, creamy mixture by blending with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth and luxurious.
- Introduce frozen peas into the simmering soup, allowing them to heat through and contribute a burst of vibrant color and sweet flavor.
- Taste the soup and adjust seasonings, ensuring a balanced and robust profile that captures the essence of traditional shepherds pie.
- Carefully spoon the velvety mashed potato mixture over the soup, creating either a fully integrated texture or a rustic layered presentation.
- Serve immediately in warm bowls, presenting a comforting and hearty meal that bridges classic shepherds pie with a warming soup experience.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef or lamb to reduce fat content without compromising flavor.
- Use sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes for a nutrient-dense, lower-carb alternative that adds vibrant color.
- Customize the soup’s thickness by adjusting broth quantity – add more for a lighter consistency or less for a heartier texture.
- Incorporate additional vegetables like parsnips or turnips to boost nutritional value and create more complex flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg