🥣 Shepherd’s Pie Soup ✨

A cozy twist on the classic Shepherd’s Pie—turned into a hearty, creamy soup perfect for winter nights!

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb ground beef or lamb
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp rosemary
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 lb potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 cup half-and-half or milk
• 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
• 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
• ½ cup sour cream
• Fresh chives or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• Toasted bread bites (for serving)

Directions

1. Cook Meat: Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add beef or lamb, cook until browned, and drain excess fat.
2. Add Vegetables: Stir in onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook 5 minutes until softened. Season with thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
3. Simmer Soup: Add beef broth and potatoes. Simmer 15–20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
4. Add Peas & Corn: Stir in peas and corn. Cook 5 minutes more.
5. Make Creamy: Stir in half-and-half or milk. For thicker soup, add cornstarch slurry and simmer until thickened.
6. Garnish & Serve: Ladle into bowls. Top with sour cream, crumbled turkey bacon, and fresh herbs. Serve with toasted bread bites.

Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: ~45 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings
• Kcal: ~320 kcal per serving

✨ Comfort food in a bowl—rich, creamy, and packed with hearty flavors!