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Bowl of cozy Shepherd's Pie Soup with vegetables and mashed potatoes

Cozy Shepherd's Pie Soup

A warm and comforting soup that transforms classic Shepherd's Pie into a hearty bowl of flavors, perfect for chilly autumn evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 lb ground lamb or beef Choose grass-fed for better quality.
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 medium potatoes, diced (Yukon Gold or Russet preferred)
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 4 cups beef or vegetable broth Homemade or low-sodium preferred.
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Extra virgin preferred.
For the Creamy Topping
  • 1 cup milk Use whole milk or a plant-based alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cups mashed potatoes Freshly made or leftovers work well.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for about 3–4 minutes until translucent.
  2. Stir in the garlic, carrots, and potatoes. Cook for another 5 minutes, letting the vegetables soften and caramelize slightly.
  3. Add the ground lamb or beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook for 5–7 minutes until it’s browned and cooked through.
Cooking
  1. Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and season with thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine all the flavors.
  2. Pour in the broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat and cover the pot, cooking for about 15 minutes to meld the flavors.
  3. Add the frozen peas and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Topping
  1. While the soup simmers, combine the mashed potatoes with milk and butter in a separate bowl. Mix until creamy.
  2. Once the soup is ready, ladle it into bowls and top each with a generous scoop of the creamy mashed potatoes.
  3. Serve hot and enjoy the incredible blend of flavors in each comforting bite!

Notes

Fresh herbs can elevate flavor; store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3–4 days, or freeze for a quick meal. Add fresh potatoes after reheating.