Description
Indulge in a warm and hearty Shepherd’s Pie Soup, a delightful fusion of classic shepherd’s pie flavors in a comforting bowl. This recipe features savory ground beef simmered with tender vegetables in a rich chicken broth, topped with creamy mashed potatoes and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for chilly evenings or busy weeknights, this soup is easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite veggies. It’s not only delicious but also ideal for meal prep, as the flavors continue to develop overnight. Gather your loved ones around the table and enjoy this wholesome dish that’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
- 4 large russet potatoes
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 1 yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups mixed frozen vegetables
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup flour
- 3 Tablespoons salted butter
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 2 cups half and half
- ¾ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground sage
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Peel and chop the russet potatoes into even chunks. Boil in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash with sour cream until smooth.
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until translucent; add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add ground beef and brown thoroughly, draining excess fat if necessary. Stir in flour for thickening.
- Gradually add chicken broth, stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Mix in half-and-half, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, mustard powder, and sage.
- Add mixed vegetables and cook for about 5 minutes until heated through. Fold in mashed potatoes and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg