Description
Warm up with a comforting twist on the classic Shepherd’s Pie in soup form. This hearty Shepherd’s Pie Soup is loaded with creamy mashed potatoes, savory ground beef, mixed vegetables, and melted cheddar cheese, creating a satisfying meal in a bowl.
Ingredients
Mashed Potatoes:
- 4 large russet potatoes (2 lbs.)
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup sour cream
Soup Base:
- 1 lb. ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 Tablespoons salted butter
- ¼ cup flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups half and half
- ¾ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground sage
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ cups mixed frozen vegetables
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Start by shredding your cheddar cheese, measuring out the sour cream, and letting them come to room temperature. This ensures the ingredients mix smoothly into the soup.
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a large stock pot, cook and crumble the ground beef over medium-high heat until it’s browned and cooked through. Drain off any excess grease and set aside.
- Boil and Mash the Potatoes: Peel and chop the potatoes into thirds. Boil until fork-tender, then mash with butter and sour cream. Set aside.
- Prepare the Broth: Sauté onions and garlic in butter until softened. Whisk in flour and cook.
- Thicken the Broth: Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the Liquids: Slowly add broth, Worcestershire sauce, seasonings, and half and half. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Blend the Soup: Add mashed potatoes to the broth and blend until creamy.
- Finish with Beef and Vegetables: Add beef and vegetables, simmer until heated through.
- Stir in the Cheese: Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
Notes
- Serve Shepherd’s Pie Soup with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or chives on top.
- Consider serving with crusty bread or garlic toast for added texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
