Description
Hearty and comforting Shepherd’s Pie Soup combines all the classic flavors of traditional shepherd’s pie into a delicious, easy-to-make soup. Ground beef, vegetables, and savory broth create a rich base topped with creamy mashed potatoes and optional cheddar cheese for a perfect family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Sauce and Meat
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Vegetables
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup frozen corn
Mashed Potatoes
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish (Optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 6–8 minutes. Drain any excess fat if needed and set the beef aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same pot, add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5–7 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add Tomato Paste and Broth: Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2–3 minutes to deepen the flavor. Pour in the beef broth and stir to combine.
- Simmer the Soup: Add Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, bay leaf, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring the soup to a simmer, cover the pot, and cook for 15–20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Cook and Mash the Potatoes: Meanwhile, boil the peeled and cubed potatoes in salted water for 10–12 minutes until fork-tender. Drain, then mash with milk and butter until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Finish the Soup: Stir in the frozen peas and corn and cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through. Remove the bay leaf.
- Serve: Ladle the shepherd’s pie soup into bowls and top each serving with a generous scoop of the creamy mashed potatoes. Optionally, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top for extra richness.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade beef broth or a high-quality store-bought version.
- You can substitute ground lamb for beef to get closer to traditional shepherd’s pie flavor.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like green beans or mushrooms if desired.
- This soup reheats well and even tastes better the next day as flavors meld.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute meat with lentils and use vegetable broth.
