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Protein Packed Shepherd’s Pie Soup

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A cozy, protein-packed twist on a classic comfort dish — this Shepherd’s Pie Soup combines ground meat, creamy mashed potatoes, and vegetables in a hearty, spoonable form. Lightened up with Greek yogurt and bone broth, it’s nourishing, flavorful, and naturally gluten-free.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs russet potatoes or white sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 Tbsp grass-fed butter or ghee
  • Sea salt and ground pepper, to taste
  • 1 lb ground lamb, beef, chicken, or turkey
  • 1 large sweet onion, diced
  • 5 celery ribs, finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tsp dried thyme
  • 12 oz bag frozen mixed vegetables
  • 6 cups chicken or beef bone broth
  • 1 cup organic grass-fed Greek yogurt, room temperature
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, chopped parsley, green onions

Instructions

  1. Set Greek yogurt and frozen vegetables out to come to room temperature.
  2. In a large pot, boil cubed potatoes in salted water for 20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain well.
  3. Set aside half of the potatoes. Mash the remaining half with butter or ghee. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. In a Dutch oven or large pot, cook ground meat over medium heat, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper. Break up with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
  5. Add onion, celery, garlic, Italian seasoning, and thyme. Cook for 5–7 minutes until veggies soften.
  6. Stir in frozen mixed vegetables and bone broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes.
  7. Add mashed and reserved cubed potatoes. Stir and simmer for 5 more minutes to thicken.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in Greek yogurt until smooth and creamy.
  9. Serve warm, garnished with shredded cheddar, parsley, and green onions.

Notes

  • For extra thickness, mash more potatoes directly into the soup.
  • Use sweet potatoes for added natural sweetness and fiber.
  • Swap Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt for a dairy-free version.
  • Bone broth adds more protein and depth, but regular broth works too.
  • Make it ahead — it’s perfect for meal prep and freezer-friendly.

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