Description
Comfort meets innovation in this hearty shepherds pie soup, blending classic British flavors into a soul-warming bowl. Rich ground lamb, tender vegetables, and creamy mashed potato topping create a delightful twist on the traditional casserole that will satisfy your deepest comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
meat:
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1/2 lb ground beef
main vegetables:
- 2 cups diced potatoes
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 cup diced onions
additional ingredients:
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, then vigorously brown ground lamb and beef together, breaking meat into small crumbles until no pink remains.
- Add minced garlic, onions, and carrots to the meat, sautéing until vegetables become slightly translucent and fragrant, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Incorporate tomato paste, stirring thoroughly to coat the meat and vegetables, then pour in beef broth and add dried thyme and Worcestershire sauce.
- Gently introduce diced potatoes into the simmering mixture, reducing heat to medium-low and allowing the soup to cook for 15-20 minutes until potatoes become tender.
- Season the soup with salt and black pepper, adjusting flavors to personal preference while maintaining a rich, robust taste profile.
- Stir in heavy cream during the final 3-4 minutes of cooking, creating a luxurious and velvety texture that enhances the soup’s depth.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh chopped parsley and shredded cheddar cheese, allowing the cheese to slightly melt into the hot soup.
- Serve immediately in warm bowls, offering a comforting and hearty meal that captures the essence of traditional Shepherd’s Pie in a delightful soup format.
Notes
- Select high-quality ground lamb and beef with good fat content for richer, more robust flavor development during browning.
- Chop vegetables uniformly to ensure consistent cooking and balanced texture throughout the soup.
- Consider using lean meat options and replacing heavy cream with low-fat alternatives for a healthier version without compromising taste.
- Experiment with additional herbs like rosemary or sage to enhance the traditional Shepherd’s Pie flavor profile and create a more complex taste experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg