Shepherd's Pie Soup

 Shepherd’s Pie Soup

Ingredients 

Ground Meat:

1 lb ground beef or lamb

Vegetables:

2 tbsp olive oil

1 large onion, chopped

3 carrots, peeled and diced

2 celery stalks, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

Potatoes & Broth:

3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed

4 cups beef broth

1 tbsp tomato paste

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Seasonings:

1 tsp dried thyme

Salt and black pepper to taste

Add-ins:

1 cup frozen peas

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions :

Brown the Meat:

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef or lamb and cook until browned. Remove from the pot and set aside.

Sauté Vegetables:

In the same pot, add onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes or until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.

Simmer the Soup:

Return the browned meat to the pot. Add potatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.

Add Peas:

Stir in the frozen peas and let cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Serve:

Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.

Additional Details 

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Servings: 4-6

Calories: ~300 kcal per serving