Description
Looking for a soul-warming twist on a classic dish? Shepherd’s Pie Soup delivers all the flavors of traditional shepherd’s pie—savory meat, tender vegetables, creamy mashed potatoes—in a comforting, one-pot soup. This easy dinner idea is perfect for chilly nights, quick lunches, or hearty meal prep. With rich broth, hearty textures, and simple steps, it’s an ideal option for anyone seeking food ideas that are both satisfying and simple. Whether you’re after a quick dinner, cozy fall recipe, or easy comfort food, this one hits the mark.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef or ground lamb
1 tbsp olive oil (if using lean meat)
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 cup frozen peas
1 1/2 tsp salt, divided
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups beef broth
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 cups mashed potatoes
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef or lamb. Drain excess fat and set aside.
2. In the same pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5–7 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
3. Sprinkle in flour, stir to coat vegetables, and cook for 2 minutes. Add salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika.
4. Pour in Worcestershire sauce and beef broth, scraping up browned bits from the pot.
5. Return the browned meat to the pot. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until the carrots are tender and soup thickens.
6. Stir in frozen peas and heavy cream. Simmer for 5 more minutes.
7. Add mashed potatoes: either stir into the soup for thickness or dollop on top when serving.
8. Adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
Stirring in mashed potatoes thickens the soup; adding them on top creates a fun presentation.
For deeper flavor, brown the meat well and don’t rush the veggie sauté.
Swap beef for turkey or lentils for a lighter or vegetarian variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: shepherd's pie soup, easy comfort food, cozy dinner, mashed potato soup, ground beef soup