Description
Hearty shepherd’s pie soup blends classic Irish comfort with modern culinary creativity. Savory ground lamb, rich vegetables, and creamy potato topping merge into a warming bowl that delights home cooks seeking familiar flavors with a delicious twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (454 g) ground beef or lamb
- 1 ½ pounds (680 g) potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups (946 ml) chicken broth or beef broth
- 1 cup (150 g) onion, diced
- 1 cup (130 g) carrots, diced
- 1 cup (140 g) frozen peas
- 1 cup (100 g) aged white cheddar cheese, shredded (optional)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons (28 g) butter
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) sour cream
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Submerge half the diced potatoes in water, boil until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- Meat and Vegetable Sauté: Brown ground beef, onions, and carrots in a large saucepan, breaking down meat and removing excess fat, then add minced garlic and tomato paste, allowing aromatics to intensify for 1 minute.
- Liquid and Herb Integration: Pour beef broth, remaining potatoes, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves into the meat mixture. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer until potatoes soften completely, about 15-20 minutes.
- Creamy Potato Fusion: Transform boiled potatoes into a silky puree by blending with sour cream, butter, and reserved broth. Fold this creamy mixture into the soup base, creating a rich, velvety texture.
- Cheese and Vegetable Finale: Sprinkle sharp cheddar cheese into the soup, allowing 2 minutes for complete melting. Stir in frozen peas, ensuring even heating and temperature distribution.
- Seasoning and Serving: Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, adjusting flavors as desired. Serve the warm, hearty Shepherd’s Pie Soup immediately.
Notes
- Potato Precision: Boil half the potatoes separately to create a creamy, smooth base that enriches the soup’s texture and depth of flavor.
- Meat Management: Thoroughly brown ground beef to develop rich, caramelized notes and drain excess fat for a cleaner, more concentrated taste profile.
- Herb Harmony: Allow rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves to simmer fully to extract maximum aromatic essence and create a deeply layered flavor experience.
- Cheese Melting Magic: Add sharp cheddar gradually and stir gently to ensure complete integration without breaking down the cheese’s smooth, creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg