Shepherd’s Pie Soup Twist (Print)

Savory lamb, veggies, and creamy potatoes simmered for a comforting British-inspired main. Quick, easy, and warming.

# Ingredients:

→ Meats

01 - 1 pound ground lamb (substitute ground beef for cottage pie variation)

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 large onion, diced
03 - 2 carrots, diced
04 - 2 celery stalks, diced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 cup frozen peas
07 - 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
09 - 1 tablespoon tomato paste

→ Liquids

10 - 5 cups chicken or beef broth (ensure gluten-free if necessary)
11 - 1/2 cup whole milk
12 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Pantry

13 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
14 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
15 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Instructions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook for 5 minutes until softened.
02 - Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Incorporate ground lamb and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until fully browned and no longer pink.
03 - Stir in tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for 2 minutes to develop flavor.
04 - Add diced potatoes, thyme, and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
05 - Remove 1 cup of cooked potatoes from the soup and mash with milk and unsalted butter until smooth. Return mashed potatoes to the pot and stir well to thicken.
06 - Incorporate frozen peas; simmer for 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
07 - Ladle into bowls, garnish with additional thyme if preferred, and serve hot.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • Uses everyday pantry and fridge basics so you can throw it together anytime
  • Ready in about an hour from start to finish
  • Flexible for dietary needs with easy swaps for vegetarian or gluten-free versions
  • One pot is all you need so cleanup is quick
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day
02 -
  • High in protein and loaded with vegetables
  • This soup is meal-prep friendly and reheats beautifully
  • Freezes well for up to 2 months so you can make extra for busy days
03 -
  • Be sure to brown the ground lamb thoroughly for that signature Shepherd's Pie richness
  • Do not rush the potato mashing step as this is what gives the soup its magical creamy texture
  • Simmer uncovered after adding broth so the flavors intensify and the soup naturally thickens
  • Start with less salt and adjust at the end as the flavors concentrate during simmering
  • If you like a thicker texture mash a second scoop of potatoes before serving

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