This Shepherd’s Pie Soup brings all the comforting flavors of the classic dish into a warm and cozy soup. With hearty vegetables, ground beef, creamy potatoes, and a touch of sour cream and bacon, it’s perfect for a cozy meal!
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb ground beef or ground lamb
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon 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 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
For Toppings:
4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1/2 cup sour cream
Fresh chives or parsley, chopped, for garnish
Toasted bread bites
Instructions:
Step 1: Brown the Meat
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef (or lamb) and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces. Drain any excess fat.
Step 2: Sauté Vegetables
Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Season with thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
Step 3: Add Broth and Potatoes
Add the beef broth and potatoes to the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Step 4: Add Peas, Corn, and Cream
Stir in the frozen peas and corn and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Add the half-and-half (or milk). If you’d like a thicker consistency, whisk the cornstarch with a little cold water and stir into the soup.
Step 5: Serve with Toppings
Ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with a spoonful of sour cream, a sprinkle of bacon crumbles, and fresh chives or parsley.
Add a handful of toasted bread bites on the side or as a topping.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve hot with extra toasted bread bites for dipping and enjoy the flavors of a classic shepherd’s pie in a comforting, spoonable form! 
