Description
Comfort meets classic British cuisine in this hearty Shepherds Pie Soup that brings rustic flavors to your bowl. Creamy potato-topped goodness melds with savory ground lamb, creating a soul-warming dish you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas
Liquid and Seasoning:
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14 ounces/397 grams) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or milk (optional)
Optional Toppings:
- Mashed potatoes or potato croutons
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a spacious pot over medium heat, meticulously crumbling the meat and eliminating excess grease.
- Introduce finely chopped onions, minced garlic, diced carrots, and sliced celery into the pot, sautéing for 5-6 minutes until vegetables soften and release aromatic essence.
- Pour beef broth, incorporate diced tomatoes, frozen peas, dried thyme, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper into the mixture, allowing the soup to gently simmer for 20-25 minutes until vegetables reach tender perfection.
- Enhance the soup’s luxurious texture by stirring in heavy cream or milk, letting it warm through for an additional 4-5 minutes at a low simmer.
- Transfer the rich, hearty soup into serving bowls, garnishing with a generous layer of creamy mashed potatoes or crispy potato croutons.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and fresh parsley over the top for a vibrant, flavorful finish.
- Serve immediately while piping hot, savoring the comforting blend of classic shepherd’s pie elements transformed into a delightful soup experience.
Notes
- Customize the meat by using ground lamb for a traditional shepherd’s pie flavor or ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Enhance vegetable nutrition by adding extra veggies like diced bell peppers or zucchini during the sautéing stage.
- Create a gluten-free version by using gluten-free Worcestershire sauce and checking beef broth ingredients.
- Make it vegetarian by substituting ground beef with lentils or plant-based meat alternatives and using vegetable broth instead of beef broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg