Shepherd's Pie Soup (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 lb of lean beef or lamb mince.
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1 large diced onion.
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3 minced garlic cloves.
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1 tbsp of olive oil.
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Two small peeled and cubed potatoes (about 12 oz).
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7 cups of beef broth, split.
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1 tsp thyme (dried).
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1 tsp crushed rosemary (dried).
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A couple tablespoons of tomato paste.
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1 bay leaf.
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Add salt (about ½ tsp) to your liking.
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A sprinkle of black pepper, around ½ tsp.
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour.
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2 cups of peas and carrots, frozen.
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1 cup of thawed frozen corn.
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Three small (1.5 lbs) russet potatoes.
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4 tbsp of butter (separate for use).
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1/4 cup heavy cream.
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2 egg yolks.
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Salt and pepper as needed.
# Instructions:
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Warm olive oil in a big pot, then fry the onion, garlic, and ground meat until it's browned and cooked through. Get rid of extra grease if needed.
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Stir in the cubed potatoes, 6 cups of beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, and the bay leaf. Let it cook uncovered for about 10 minutes.
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Combine the flour with the last cup of beef broth, then pour it into your soup with the frozen carrots, peas, and corn. Cook for another 5 minutes without covering.
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To prepare the potato puffs, boil the potatoes until they are soft, then drain and cool them a bit.
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Smash the potatoes using a ricer or masher, then mix with egg yolks, 3 tablespoons of butter, heavy cream, plus salt and pepper. Blend till smooth.
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Drop or pipe small rounds of the potato mix onto a baking tray lined with parchment.
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Use the last tablespoon of melted butter to lightly coat the top of each potato puff.
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Bake the puffs in a 425°F oven for about 15 minutes, or until golden and crispy on top.
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Spoon the soup into serving bowls, pop a few potato puffs on top, and sprinkle some parsley over everything before enjoying.
# Notes:
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The potato puffs make this extra fun and give a soft crunch.
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You can use lamb or beef—pick whichever you like best.
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Fresh parsley brightens it up and adds color as a topper.