Description
Shepherd’s Pie Soup is the ultimate comfort meal, combining creamy mashed potatoes, savory ground beef, and vegetables in a cozy, rich broth. Perfect for chilly nights, this soup delivers all the flavors of traditional Shepherd’s Pie with the warmth of a hearty soup. An easy, family-friendly recipe that’s guaranteed to satisfy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes (2 lbs)
- ¾ teaspoon salt (for boiling potatoes)
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 Tablespoons salted butter, divided
- ¼ cup flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups half and half
- ¾ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground sage
- Salt/pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1½ cups frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Shred cheddar cheese and measure out sour cream and half and half. Let sit at room temperature.
- Cook Beef: In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook and crumble ground beef until browned. Drain grease, set aside.
- Boil & Mash Potatoes: While beef cooks, peel and chop potatoes. Boil in salted water for 10-15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and mash with 1 Tablespoon butter and sour cream. Set aside.
- Soup Base: In the same pot, melt 2 Tablespoons butter, add onions, and cook 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute. Sprinkle in flour and stir for 1 minute.
- Add Broth & Seasonings: Slowly pour in chicken broth, stirring continuously. Add Worcestershire, Italian seasoning, mustard powder, and sage. Gradually add half and half, then simmer.
- Blend in Potatoes: Stir in mashed potatoes until well combined. For a smoother soup, use an immersion blender or blend in batches.
- Finish Soup: Add cooked beef and frozen vegetables, heat through for 5 minutes. Gradually stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Season and Serve: Taste, adjust salt/pepper if needed, and serve hot.
Notes
- Shred cheddar from a block for best melting results. Bagged shredded cheese can prevent smooth melting.
- For a creamier texture, blend with an immersion blender.
- Can substitute ground beef with turkey or lamb, and frozen veggies with fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 326 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Cholesterol: 74mg