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Pie Soup is a comforting, hearty soup inspired by classic meat pies, featuring savory ground beef or lamb, tender potatoes, and vibrant vegetables simmered in rich beef broth, topped with fluffy baked potato puffs. This unique, deconstructed shepherd’s pie in a bowl delivers warm, satisfying flavors perfect for chilly days.

Ingredients

Soup:

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pound lean ground beef or lamb

1 large onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 small potatoes (about 12 ounces), peeled and diced

7 cups beef stock, divided

1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 bay leaf

1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 cups frozen peas and carrots

1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed

Potato Puffs:

1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes (about 3 small), peeled and chopped

4 tablespoons butter, divided

1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

2 egg yolks

Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

For the Soup:

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown ground beef or lamb, breaking up meat; drain excess fat if necessary.

  2. Add onion and garlic; sauté 5 minutes until softened.

  3. Stir in diced potatoes, 6 cups beef stock, thyme, rosemary, tomato paste, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to boil, reduce heat, simmer 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.

  4. Mix flour with remaining 1 cup beef stock until smooth; stir into soup to thicken.

  5. Add peas, carrots, and corn; simmer 5-7 minutes more. Remove bay leaf before serving.

For the Potato Puffs:

  1. Boil peeled potatoes in salted water until tender, 15-20 minutes; drain well.

  2. Mash potatoes with 2 tablespoons butter and heavy cream until smooth.

  3. Let cool slightly; stir in egg yolks, salt, and pepper.

  4. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

  5. Pipe or spoon mashed potatoes into small mounds on parchment-lined baking sheet. Dot each with remaining butter.

  6. Bake 15-20 minutes until golden and slightly crisp on top.

To Serve:
Ladle hot soup into bowls and top with potato puffs. Serve immediately.

Notes

Substitute ground turkey or plant-based meat for beef or lamb.

Add mushrooms or bell peppers for extra veggies.

Use fresh herbs for brighter flavor.

Add heavy cream to soup for creaminess.

Season potato puffs with garlic powder or cheese for extra flavor.

Find it online: https://familydinnercooking.com/pie-soup/