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### Shepherd’s Pie Soup: A Hearty Twist on a Classic Comfort Food
What’s great about Shepherd’s Pie Soup is that it’s all the flavors you love in a new form: the creamy mashed potatoes become a silky base, and the savory ground meat and vegetables make each bite flavorful and filling. It’s the perfect meal to enjoy with a slice of crusty bread, and the best part is that it comes together quickly and easily.
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1. **All the Comfort of Shepherd’s Pie, in Soup Form**: This soup brings the same comforting, familiar flavors of Shepherd’s Pie but in a quicker, easier-to-make version.
2. **Rich, Hearty, and Satisfying**: With a hearty combination of vegetables, savory meat, and creamy potatoes, this soup is incredibly filling and satisfying, perfect for a family dinner.
3. **Easy to Make**: This recipe is simple to prepare, and you can customize it to your tastes with different vegetables or meats. Plus, it’s a one-pot meal that requires minimal cleanup.
4. **Great for Leftovers**: Shepherd’s Pie Soup stores wonderfully and can be reheated easily for a quick meal later in the week.
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#### For the Soup:
– **1 lb ground beef or lamb** (use your preferred meat or a combination)
– **1 tablespoon olive oil**
– **1 medium onion**, diced
– **3 cloves garlic**, minced
– **3 medium carrots**, peeled and chopped
– **3 celery stalks**, chopped
– **1 cup frozen peas**
– **4 cups beef broth** (or vegetable broth for a lighter version)
– **2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce**
– **1 teaspoon dried thyme**
– **1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary**
– **Salt and pepper**, to taste
– **2 tablespoons flour** (for thickening)