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Shepherds Pie Soup

Shepherd's Pie Soup is a hearty and comforting dish that combines the classic flavors of shepherd's pie with a warm, flavorful broth. It's a perfect one-pot meal that's both filling and nutritious, great for chilly nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine British
Servings 4 People
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large pot
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 ladle
  • 6 soup bowls for serving

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground lamb or beef You can substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 4 cups beef broth You can use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version with chickpeas or lentils.
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed For added creaminess, you can mash some of the potatoes in the soup before serving.
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • to taste chopped parsley for garnish Optional.

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until vegetables soften.
  • Add the ground lamb (or beef) to the pot. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, for about 8-10 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Mix well and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Add the cubed potatoes and beef broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
  • Add the frozen peas to the soup and stir. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to heat the peas through.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
  • For added creaminess, mash some of the potatoes in the soup before serving.

Notes

For added creaminess, you can mash some of the potatoes in the soup before serving.
You can substitute ground turkey for a leaner option or use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version with chickpeas or lentils.
Serve with crusty bread or biscuits for a complete meal.