![A creamy bowl of savory soup with ground beef, peas, carrots, corn, and topped with a scoop of mashed potatoes.](/assets/images/1736038017207-74r9akuo.webp)
Make this cozy Shepherd's Pie Soup that takes everything good about regular shepherd's pie and turns it into soup. Mix creamy mashed potatoes, cheese, ground beef, and vegetables in rich broth. Perfect when it's cold or you just want something that makes you feel good.
Why Make This Soup
This isn't just soup - it's comfort in a bowl. Has all those shepherd's pie flavors you love but easier to make. Good for family dinner or quick lunch. Creamy potatoes make broth thick and rich. Freezes well too, so make extra for later. Once you try it, you'll want to make it again.
What You Need
- Russet Potatoes: For mashing
- Salt: To taste
- Sour Cream: Makes potatoes creamy
- Ground Beef: Main meat
- Yellow Onion: Cut small
- Garlic: Fresh minced
- Butter: Makes it rich
- Flour: Thickens soup
- Chicken Broth: For base
- Half and Half: Makes it creamy
- Worcestershire: Adds flavor
- Italian Herbs: For taste
- Mustard Powder: Gives zip
- Ground Sage: Adds warmth
- Cheddar Cheese: Makes it cheesy
- Mixed Vegetables: Frozen work fine
- Salt and Pepper: To taste
How to Make It
- Start Prep:
- Grate cheese fresh - melts better. Let sour cream and half and half warm up on counter.
- Cook Meat:
- Brown beef in big pot over medium-high heat. Drain extra fat. Put meat aside.
- Make Potatoes:
- Boil potatoes in salt water 10-15 minutes till soft. Drain. Mash with butter and sour cream.
- Cook Veggies:
- Same pot as meat - melt butter. Cook onions till soft. Add garlic, cook 1 minute more.
- Make Soup Base:
- Stir in flour, cook 1 minute. Pour in broth slow, keep stirring. Add Worcestershire and all seasonings.
- Add Cream:
- Pour in half and half. Let bubble gentle, then turn heat low.
- Mix in Potatoes:
- Put mashed potatoes in soup. Stir till smooth or blend if you want.
- Add Rest:
- Put meat back in. Add frozen veggies. Cook 5 minutes till hot.
- Finish Up:
- Take off heat. Stir in cheese slow till melts. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed.
![A creamy soup with ground meat, diced potatoes, vegetables, and cheese is being stirred with a wooden spoon in a pot.](/assets/images/1736039817349-j9ydypak.webp)
Better Than Regular Pie
Takes good stuff from shepherd's pie and makes it better. Potatoes mix with broth to make it creamy. Meat and veggies in every spoonful. Cheese melts in and makes it rich. Easy to eat and fills you up good.
New Kind of Soup
Different from soups you usually make. Like baked potato soup but with meat and more stuff. Rich and filling - not thin like regular soup. Good way to use leftover mashed potatoes too.
What Makes It Good
Mashed potatoes make broth thick and creamy. Meat gives good flavor. Veggies add color and make it healthy. Cheese melts in and makes every bite better. Simple things that work perfect together.
Make It Right
Grate your own cheese - melts smoother than bag kind. Let soup cool bit before adding cheese or gets grainy. Want less carbs? Use some cauliflower instead of potatoes. Little things make it turn out better.
Save It For Later
Keeps in fridge three days if covered tight. Can freeze up to three months - great for busy days. Heats up good without getting weird. Make big batch on weekend for easy meals all week.
![A bowl of hearty beef stew with colorful vegetables, topped with a dollop of mashed potatoes and sprinkled with herbs.](/assets/images/1736039825391-9dap1u8e.webp)
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Rather use turkey?
Works just fine. Less fat maybe. Season it more though. Still gets thick. Tastes bit lighter.
- → Want no meat?
Mushrooms work great. Try brown lentils. Season em good. Keep everything else. Still fills you up.
- → Need it thicker?
Cook longer time. Mash more taters. Mix flour and water. Add it slow though. Stir lots while hot.
- → Got slow cooker?
Works real nice. Cook meat first though. Add cream last hour. Don't lift lid much. Takes bout 6 hours.
- → Saving some soup?
Box it up good. Three days cold tops. Heat slow and low. Stir while warming. Might need more broth.
- → Getting too thin?
More potatoes help. Let it cook down. Mix flour in bit. Keep it simmering. Stir bottom good.
- → Taking it places?
Keep it hot wrapped. Bring extra broth. Heat up there. Pack cheese cold. Maybe take backup.
- → Need it quick?
Use ready potatoes. Quick cook veggies. Have stuff chopped. One pot works fine. Still tastes good.
- → Making big batch?
Double works fine. Need bigger pot. Watch liquid amount. More time maybe. Stir more often.
- → Want more taste?
Add fresh herbs. Try garlic too. Splash wine in. Season each step. Even soy sauce works.
- → Potatoes lumpy?
Mash em better. Use hot ones. Add warm milk. Keep stirring good. Strain if needed.
- → Kids picky bout veggies?
Cut em smaller. Mix em in good. More cheese helps. Make it smoother. Skip strong herbs.
Conclusion
Like this? Try beef stew next. Or make potato bake. Both warm you up good.