Description
Hearty Shepherd’s Pie Soup blends classic comfort with modern culinary creativity, bringing Irish-inspired flavors to your dinner table. Creamy potatoes, savory ground lamb, and rich broth combine for a soul-warming meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (450g) ground lamb or beef
Vegetables:
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup corn kernels
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 4 cups beef or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 2 teaspoons fresh thyme)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium-high flame and thoroughly brown the ground meat until no pink remains, transferring to a separate dish once cooked.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onions, minced garlic, and chopped carrots for 4-5 minutes until vegetables become translucent and fragrant.
- Incorporate tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper, stirring vigorously to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Gradually pour beef broth into the vegetable mixture, creating a rich base and bringing the liquid to a gentle simmer.
- Add cubed potatoes and allow them to cook for approximately 12-15 minutes until they reach a tender consistency when pierced with a fork.
- Introduce frozen peas, corn kernels, and previously cooked ground meat into the simmering soup, stirring to integrate all components.
- Reduce heat and let the soup gently simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes to meld flavors and warm through the added ingredients.
- Finish the soup by stirring in whole milk and unsalted butter, creating a creamy and luxurious texture.
- Ladle the hot soup into serving bowls and serve immediately for maximum flavor and warmth.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner, vegetarian-friendly version that maintains the hearty texture.
- Create a richer flavor profile by deglazing the pot with red wine after browning the meat, capturing all those delicious browned bits.
- For a thicker soup consistency, mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with cold water before adding to create a smooth, velvety texture without lumps.
- Top with crispy mashed potato swirls or breadcrumbs for an extra crunchy element that mimics traditional shepherd’s pie’s golden crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg