Description
Indulge in the warmth of this creamy Shepherd’s Pie Soup, a comforting twist on the classic dish that transforms traditional ingredients into a delightful bowl of goodness. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, this recipe combines rich flavors and creamy textures to create a satisfying meal everyone will love. With hearty ground beef, tender potatoes, and a medley of vegetables, it’s easy to customize according to your taste. This soup not only warms the soul but also makes for excellent leftovers, ensuring you can enjoy it multiple times throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 ½ cups mixed frozen vegetables
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons salted butter (divided)
- ¼ cup flour
- ¾ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground sage
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients: shred cheese, measure sour cream and half-and-half.
- In a stock pot over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until browned; drain excess grease.
- Boil peeled and chopped potatoes in salted water until fork-tender. Mash with sour cream and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onion in butter until softened; add minced garlic.
- Whisk in flour, then gradually add chicken broth while stirring continuously.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce, seasonings, and half-and-half; bring to boil then simmer.
- Mix in mashed potatoes and blend until creamy using an immersion blender.
- Add cooked beef and frozen vegetables; heat through for about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheese until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg