Description
A comforting, hearty soup that captures the classic flavors of shepherd’s pie. With ground beef, vegetables, and optional creamy potatoes on top, it’s the perfect meal for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Soup Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
- 1 cup frozen peas
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Creaminess:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or milk (optional)
Optional Toppings:
- Mashed potatoes or potato croutons
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a large pot, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add Liquids and Seasonings: Stir in the beef broth, diced tomatoes, frozen peas, dried thyme, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika (if using), salt, and pepper. Bring the soup to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Add Creaminess: If you prefer a creamy texture, stir in the heavy cream or milk. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with mashed potatoes or potato croutons, shredded cheddar cheese, and fresh parsley.
- Enjoy: A hearty and flavorful bowl of comfort!
Notes
- If you want to make it even heartier, add extra vegetables like parsnips or corn.
- For a lighter version, skip the cream and stick to the broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 65mg