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Hearty Shepherd's Pie Soup

Hearty Shepherd's Pie Soup: Comforting Flavor in a Bowl

Enjoy a warm, comforting bowl of Hearty Shepherd's Pie Soup, perfect for chilly autumn days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine British
Servings 6 bowls
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base

  • 1 lb Ground Beef or lentils for vegetarian option
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 medium Carrots diced uniformly
  • 2 stalks Celery diced
  • 1 cup Frozen Green Peas or fresh peas/corn
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1 tsp Dried Rosemary
  • 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free option
  • 4 cups Beef Broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

For the Creamy Topping

  • 2 medium Yukon Gold or Russet Potatoes peeled and chopped
  • 2 Tbsp Butter for mashing
  • 1/2 cup Milk or plant-based milk

For Garnish (Optional)

  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese optional

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • In a large pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add ground beef and cook for 7-10 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.
  • Add onion, carrots, and celery and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  • Stir in minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, and tomato paste, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Sprinkle flour over the vegetables, cook for 1-2 minutes. Gradually pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, return beef to pot.
  • Bring to a boil, then lower heat and let it simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes. Add frozen peas in the last 5 minutes.
  • Peel and chop potatoes, boil in salted water for 15 minutes until fork-tender. Mash with butter and milk.
  • Ladle soup into bowls, swirl in mashed potatoes on top. Garnish with parsley or cheddar cheese if desired.

Notes

For extra depth, add a splash of red wine to the soup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
Keyword autumn, comfort food, easy recipe, Hearty Shepherd's Pie Soup, Soup, vegetarian option
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