Description
Comfort meets classic British cuisine in this Shepherds Pie Soup, blending hearty ground lamb, rich vegetables, and creamy mashed potato topping. Warm spices and deep flavors create a soul-satisfying meal that connects you with traditional home cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef (85% lean)
Vegetables:
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 1/2 cups mixed frozen vegetables
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 large russet potatoes (2 pounds / 907 grams)
Dairy and Liquid:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups half and half
- 3 tablespoons salted butter, separated
Seasonings and Thickeners:
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup flour
- 3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground sage
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Boil russet potatoes with salt until fork-tender, approximately 15 minutes. Mash with butter and sour cream until smooth and creamy. Reserve for later use.
- Brown ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat, ensuring no pink remains. Drain excess fat and transfer meat to a separate dish.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onions and minced garlic in remaining butter until translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Dust flour over the aromatics, stirring continuously to create a golden roux. Slowly incorporate chicken broth, half and half, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings, whisking to prevent lumps.
- Allow the liquid mixture to simmer gently, reducing slightly and developing deeper flavors, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Fold in reserved mashed potatoes, cooked beef, and mixed vegetables. Stir thoroughly to integrate all components.
- Continue cooking at low heat until vegetables soften and soup reaches desired thickness, around 10 minutes.
- Introduce shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until completely melted and smoothly incorporated.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Ladle into warm bowls and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef or ground turkey for a healthier protein option.
- Swap regular potatoes with sweet potatoes for added nutrition and unique flavor profile.
- Create a gluten-free version by using cornstarch instead of flour when making the roux.
- Enhance vegetable content by adding extra mixed vegetables like carrots, peas, or spinach for more nutrients.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 354 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg