Shepherds Pie Soup
Shepherd's Pie Soup is a comforting and hearty dish that combines the traditional flavors of shepherd's pie into a delicious and warming soup. It is perfect for chilly evenings when you crave something filling and satisfying.
Equipment
- 1 Large pot or Dutch oven
- 1 Cooking spoon
- 1 Chopping board
- 1 Measuring cups and spoons
- 1 Ladle
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 medium celery sticks, diced
- 1 pound ground beef or lamb
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- to taste salt and pepper
- 3 cups mashed potatoes Prepared from about 2 pounds of potatoes.
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrots, and celery. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
- Add the ground beef or lamb to the pot. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Stir in the frozen peas, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and rosemary. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- To serve, ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with a generous scoop of mashed potatoes.
Notes
You can prepare the mashed potatoes ahead of time or use store-bought ones for convenience.
This soup is versatile; feel free to add other vegetables such as corn or green beans based on your preference.
If you want to make it richer, consider adding a splash of heavy cream just before serving.