Description
A creamy, protein-rich twist on the classic Shepherd’s Pie, turned into a hearty, comforting soup. Made with ground meat, mashed and cubed potatoes, vegetables, and bone broth, it’s finished with Greek yogurt for a nourishing one-pot meal.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds russet potatoes or white sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 tablespoon grass-fed butter or ghee
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more to taste
- 1 pound ground lamb, beef, chicken, turkey, or a combination
- 1 large sweet onion, diced
- 5 celery ribs, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 12 ounces mixed frozen vegetables
- 6 cups chicken or beef bone broth
- 1 cup organic grass-fed Greek yogurt or sour cream, at room temperature
- Optional: ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional: ¼ cup chopped parsley
- Optional: ¼ cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Bring Greek yogurt or sour cream to room temperature. Let frozen vegetables thaw slightly.
- Boil cubed potatoes in salted water for about 20 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside half. Mash the other half with butter, season with salt and pepper.
- In a large pot, brown ground meat over medium heat. Drain excess fat and season lightly.
- Add onion, celery, garlic, Italian seasoning, and thyme. Cook for 4–5 minutes until vegetables soften.
- Stir in thawed frozen vegetables and pour in bone broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add both mashed and whole potatoes to the pot. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Remove from heat. Stir in Greek yogurt or sour cream until creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve hot with optional cheddar, parsley, and green onions on top.
Notes
- Use any ground meat you prefer—lamb adds richness, turkey or chicken for a leaner soup.
- Add fresh herbs at the end for a flavor boost.
- For dairy-free, omit yogurt and add more mashed potatoes or broth.
- For slow cooker version, pre-cook meat and veggies before adding to cooker.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
