Shepherd's Pie Soup

SERVES: 4

COOK TIME: 35 Min

We took the taste of an English favorite and added a healthy dose of comfort to create Shepherd's Pie Soup. Mmm! Soup's on, and it's not just a plain old soup!

What You'll Need

1 pound ground beef
3 cups water
4 3/4 cups beef broth
1 (16-ounce) package frozen diced potatoes (about 4 cups)
1 (16-ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
1 teaspoon onion powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups instant potato flakes

What to Do

In a soup pot over medium-high heat, cook ground beef 8 to 10 minutes, or until browned and no pink remains; drain.
Add remaining ingredients except potato flakes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook 15 minutes. Stir in potato flakes and cook 5 to 7 minutes, or until thickened. Serve immediately.

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toniretman 5006408

Feb 08, 2018

Just ok

NancyT

Aug 21, 2017

After reading the recipe, I thought this recipe is basically a good idea. However, I do question the "Shepherd's Pie" because I use tomato in some form when I make it (mostly because I have a little of this and that). I'm debating on trying this when the weather is cooler. Has anyone added tomatoes, sauce or crushed maybe? I would, as others do, prefer chopped onion cooked with the ground beef and fresh potatoes. Thank you for any suggestions.

djkubik 7615765

Feb 24, 2015

I meant real onions.

djkubik 7615765

Feb 24, 2015

I would use garlic salt or powder, and real potatoes.

Zoumonkie

Feb 24, 2015

Liquified SOS without the toast.

SouthernMaster

Dec 10, 2014

I was disappointed in the lack of flavor. I thought this recipe was the perfect storm for me I love shepherd's pie, it looks like the dog's dinner, I have the taste buds of an 8 year old! I even ramped it up a couple of notches. I added Worcestershire sauce to the ground beef after cooking it. I used all beef broth (no water). I threw in some crumbled bacon added a cup of cheddar cheese after adding the potato flakes. Oh well!

nanamurph1958 8702 031

Nov 20, 2014

This was the easiest, and delicious Shepherds Pie I have made. Very simple to make an very inexpensive to make.

Mary692

Oct 14, 2013

I made this last night for dinner. The kids loved it but my DH said it was just ok and wouldn't be begging me to make it again. I thought it was just ok too but I'm glad I tried it. Easy to make and warms you up on a chilly night.

Nessa0071

Oct 13, 2013

Is it possible to make this in the slow cooker? If so would I add the flakes in at the end to heat through/thicken? Thanks for your input!

Test Kitchen Team

Oct 14, 2013

Although we have not tried preparing it this way in the Test Kitchen, it should work. We would suggest browning the meat first and then combining all ingredients except the potato flakes and cook in slow cooker for 4 hours on low or until potatoes are tender. Then add in potato flakes and cook a little longer until thickened. Enjoy!

Lindilu

Sep 27, 2013

I love shepard's pie anyway, and this soup sounds yummy. If it is as thick as I think it will be, I might just serve it over biscuits or toast and make a meal of it.

mem123

Dec 06, 2011

I often make Shepard's Pie for my family and it is much loved. I will definately make this to warm their bellies this winter. Thanx

Cindysr1234 261108 7

Nov 15, 2010

I made this recipe many years ago, but never wrote it down. My daughter and I enjoyed it a lot. I made it a little bit different. I love it. My daughter must have been about 10 to 12 years old, and is now 28. I have searched for this recipe and am glad to have it again. Of course, I will make it the way I remember to from long ago. I just needed the ingredient suggestions again. Thank you No water, 5 cans beef broth No diced potatoes No onion powder, diced onion No salt or pepper Instant potato to thicken / desired consistancy