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Shepherd’s Pie Soup

Hearty Shepherd’s Pie Soup: Your Cozy One-Pot Delight

This comforting Shepherd’s Pie Soup is a delightful one-pot meal perfect for busy weeknights or chilly weekends.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: British
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Ground turkey can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Sauté until soft.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced for maximum flavor.
  • 2 tbsp Butter Unsalted preferred.
  • 1/4 cup Flour Whisk well with butter to prevent lumps.
For the Vegetables
  • 2 medium Carrots Diced small.
  • 1 cup Green Peas Frozen peas are a convenient option.
  • 2 large Potatoes Russet or Yukon Gold are ideal choices.
For the Broth and Creaminess
  • 4 cups Beef Broth Vegetable broth can be swapped for a vegetarian option.
  • 1 cup Milk or Cream Adjust based on desired richness.
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Thyme Fresh thyme enhances the dish.
  • 1 tsp Rosemary Use sparingly.
  • to taste Salt & Black Pepper For seasoning.

Equipment

  • large soup pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large soup pot, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the pot. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add diced carrots and cook for 5 minutes, then whisk in 1/4 cup of flour to form a roux.
  4. Gradually pour in 4 cups of beef broth, return beef, add peas and seasonings. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Stir in 1 cup of milk or cream and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  6. Boil and mash the potatoes separately with butter and milk until creamy.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls and top with mashed potatoes. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 22gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 820mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 720IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Adjust consistency with broth or milk as needed. Add cheese for a richer finish.

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