SHEPHERD’S PIE SOUP
Shepherd’s Pie Soup is a warm and comforting bowl of classic shepherd’s pie flavors in a creamy, hearty soup. Made with ground beef, vegetables, and a rich mashed potato topping, this soup is the ultimate cozy meal for chilly nights!
Ingredients
For the Soup Base:
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb for traditional flavor
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 carrots diced
- ½ cup frozen peas
- ½ cup corn kernels
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon rosemary
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika optional, for depth of flavor
- ¼ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
For the Mashed Potato Topping:
- 2 large potatoes peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese optional, for extra creaminess
Instructions
Step No.1: Cook the Beef
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat.
Step No.2: Sauté the Vegetables
- Add onion, garlic, and carrots to the pot. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce and cook for 1 more minute.
Step No.3: Simmer the Soup
- Pour in beef broth, then add salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and smoked paprika. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 minutes. Add peas and corn, then stir in heavy cream.
Step No.4: Make the Mashed Potatoes
- Meanwhile, boil potatoes in a separate pot until fork-tender, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth. Stir in cheese if using.
Step No.5: Serve and Enjoy
- Ladle the Shepherd’s Pie Soup into bowls and top each serving with a scoop of mashed potatoes. Garnish with extra cheese or parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- Lamb Option: Use ground lamb for a more traditional Irish shepherd’s pie flavor.
- Make it Thicker: If you prefer a thicker soup, stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water).
- Dairy-Free Option: Substitute coconut milk or dairy-free creamer in place of heavy cream.
- Loaded Shepherd’s Pie Soup: Add bacon crumbles and extra cheese to the mashed potato topping.
- Spicy Version: Stir in ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper for a little heat.
- Vegetarian Option: Replace ground meat with lentils or plant-based crumbles and use vegetable broth.
- Slow Cooker Method: Cook beef and veggies, then transfer everything (except mashed potatoes) to a slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 hours, then add the potatoes before serving.