Description
Shepherd’s Pie Soup takes the nostalgic charm of a classic cottage favorite and ladles it into a rich, creamy bowl. Loaded with tender ground beef, sweet peas, carrots, and fluffy mashed potatoes, it’s everything you love about a hearty casserole—transformed into an easy soup recipe the whole family will crave. Perfect for cozy nights, easy dinners, or warming up lunch leftovers, this comforting dish doubles as a weeknight winner and a seasonal favorite. Whether you’re looking for dinner ideas, cold-weather comfort, or simply an easy recipe with classic flavors, this one’s a guaranteed hit.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 cup frozen peas
4 cups beef broth
1 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups mashed potatoes
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. In a large pot, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain and set aside.
2. Melt butter in the same pot. Add onion, celery, and carrots. Cook for 6 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in garlic and thyme; cook for another minute.
4. Sprinkle flour over veggies and stir for 2 minutes.
5. Gradually whisk in beef broth and bring to a simmer.
6. Add heavy cream and return the cooked beef to the pot. Simmer for 10 minutes.
7. Stir in frozen peas and cook 3 minutes longer.
8. Season with salt and pepper.
9. Spoon warm mashed potatoes on top before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, use roasted garlic in the mashed potatoes.
Make ahead tip: This soup reheats beautifully with a splash of broth or cream to loosen it up.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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