Introduction
Shepherd’s Pie Soup with Sour Cream and Cranberries is an exciting twist on a traditional dish that brings together the best elements of comfort food into one hearty, wholesome soup. With a delightful combination of meaty goodness, vegetable crunch, and creamy and tart toppings, this soup is sure to become your new cold-weather favorite!
Why make this recipe
Creating this recipe in your home kitchen means experiencing the delightful merge of favorite flavors in a new format. Easy to prepare and simple in ingredients, Shepherd’s Pie Soup provides a fulfilling meal that plays on traditional favorites while adding a special touch with the addition of sour cream and cranberries.
How to make Shepherd’s Pie Soup with Sour Cream and Cranberries
Ingredients :
– 1 lb ground lamb or beef
– 1 onion, diced
– 2 carrots, diced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 cup frozen peas
– 1 cup beef broth
– 2 cups mashed potatoes
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 tbsp olive oil
– 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
– 1/2 cup sour cream
– 1/2 cup dried cranberries
Directions :
1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add diced onion, carrots, and minced garlic and sauté until the vegetables soften.
3. Add ground meat to the pot and cook until browned.
4. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and beef broth and bring to a simmer.
5. Add in the peas and mashed potatoes and stir until the soup is well blended and heated through.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve up the soup into bowls, add a dab of sour cream to each serving, and sprinkle with dried cranberries.
How to serve Shepherd’s Pie Soup with Sour Cream and Cranberries
Serve this comforting soup hot with a crusty slice of bread on the side. Add a dollop of sour cream to each serving and sprinkle with dried cranberries for added flavor and a festive touch.
How to store Shepherd’s Pie Soup with Sour Cream and Cranberries
You can store any leftover soup in an airtight container inside the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for up to 3 or 4 days.
Tips to make Shepherd’s Pie Soup with Sour Cream and Cranberries
To give the soup a creamier texture, you can blend half the soup before adding in the peas and mashed potatoes.
Variation (if any)
For a vegetarian version of the soup, replace the meat with lentils or textured vegetable protein. You can also use vegetable broth in place of beef broth.
FAQs
Q: Can I substitute the beef broth with chicken broth?
A: Yes! You can use chicken broth if you prefer it over beef broth.
Q: What if I don’t have dried cranberries?
A: You can replace the dried cranberries with raisins or dried cherries.
Q: Can I freeze this soup?
A: Yes, you can freeze the soup. Just make sure to leave the sour cream and cranberries out if you’re planning to freeze it. Add those in after reheating the soup.