Description
A warm, savory soup that captures the cozy flavors of classic shepherd’s pie, featuring ground meat, potatoes, and vegetables in a rich broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or lamb
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups frozen peas
- 3 potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the ground beef or lamb over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the diced potatoes, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour in the beef broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Add the frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a richer flavor, add a bay leaf and thyme while simmering. To thicken, mash some cooked potatoes against the pot side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg