Description
Shepherd’s Pie Soup – a cozy, budget-friendly soup that captures the comforting flavors of shepherd’s pie in spoonable form.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add onion and garlic and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in flour, thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
- Slowly pour in beef broth, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Add diced potatoes and carrots. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in peas and milk. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add shredded cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or freezer meals.
- Parsley garnish is optional for a pop of color.
- Creamy, comforting flavors with classic shepherd’s pie vibes in a hug-friendly soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: Approximately 400 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 8 g
- Sodium: Approximately 700 mg
- Fat: Approximately 23 g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 40 g
- Fiber: Approximately 4 g
- Protein: Approximately 34 g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 140 mg
Keywords: Shepherd’s Pie Soup, creamy beef soup, potato soup, budget-friendly, comfort food, family dinner