Description
Shepherd’s Pie Soup is a warm, hearty, and comforting twist on the classic shepherd’s pie, combining rich ground meat, vegetables, creamy potatoes, and savory herbs into a delicious, spoonable soup. Perfect for all year round, this one-pot meal is quick to prepare, adaptable for various diets, and offers nostalgic flavors with minimal fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced or mashed
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary leaves
- 2 tbsp butter (optional)
- 1/4 cup cream (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Variations
- 1 cup cooked lentils or chopped mushrooms (for vegetarian version)
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika or cayenne pepper (for spiced-up twist)
- Non-dairy butter and coconut milk or almond cream (for dairy-free option)
- Cauliflower mash instead of potatoes (for low-carb alternative)
- 1 cup chopped kale or spinach (for extra greens)
Instructions
- Step 1: Sauté the Aromatics and Meat
Heat some oil in a large pot. Sauté finely chopped onions and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent. Add the ground beef or lamb and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon to avoid large chunks. - Step 2: Add Vegetables and Tomato Paste
Stir in diced carrots and peas, then mix in the tomato paste. Let it cook for a couple of minutes to deepen the flavors and caramelize the tomato paste slightly, enhancing its sweetness and richness. - Step 3: Pour in Broth and Simmer
Pour in the beef broth along with the fresh thyme and rosemary. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer until the vegetables are tender and the flavors meld beautifully, about 20 minutes. - Step 4: Prepare the Potatoes
While the soup simmers, boil peeled potatoes until tender. Mash them with a bit of butter and cream for softness, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper. - Step 5: Combine and Serve
Stir the mashed potatoes into the soup or dollop them on top as a creamy topping. For extra richness, swirl in a spoonful of cream or a pat of butter. Serve piping hot and enjoy the cozy flavors.
Notes
- Use fresh thyme and rosemary for brighter, more fragrant flavor compared to dried.
- Do not overboil the potatoes to maintain their texture and avoid gluey mash.
- Brown the meat well to add layers of caramelized flavor essential for depth.
- Adjust broth quantity to control soup thickness; less for thicker stew-like, more for lighter soup.
- This soup tastes even better after a day refrigerated, making it ideal for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: British/Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: Shepherd's Pie Soup, comfort food, one-pot meal, ground beef soup, hearty soup, easy dinner, gluten free soup, cozy soup
