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Hearty Protein Packed Shepherd’s Pie Soup

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A cozy, protein-packed soup inspired by shepherd’s pie, combining ground beef, veggies, and creamy mashed potatoes for a warm and satisfying meal ready in about 35 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450 g) lean or extra lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 1 cup (150 g) frozen peas
  • 1 cup (150 g) frozen corn (optional)
  • 4 cups (1 liter) low sodium beef broth
  • 1 cup (100 g) instant mashed potato flakes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned with no pink spots remaining, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  2. Lower heat to medium. Add diced onion, minced garlic, and diced carrots to the pot. Stir frequently and cook until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, and 1 teaspoon dried thyme. Cook for 2 minutes to concentrate flavors.
  4. Pour in 4 cups beef broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes to meld flavors and soften carrots.
  5. Add 1 cup frozen peas and 1 cup frozen corn (if using). Simmer for another 5 minutes until veggies are tender but not mushy.
  6. Remove pot from heat. Slowly sprinkle in 1 cup instant mashed potato flakes while stirring constantly until soup thickens and becomes creamy. Adjust thickness by adding more broth or potato flakes as desired.
  7. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Adjust Worcestershire sauce or thyme if desired.
  8. Ladle soup into bowls and serve hot.

Notes

Brown the beef thoroughly for best flavor. Add instant mashed potato flakes slowly while stirring to avoid lumps. Adjust thickness with broth or flakes. For extra creaminess, add sour cream or shredded cheddar before serving. Use gluten-free broth and Worcestershire sauce for gluten-free version. Can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken. Frozen peas and corn can be swapped for fresh veggies. Soup thickens as it cools; reheat with splash of broth if needed.

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