Keto Shepherd’s Pie Soup

Keto Shepherd’s Pie Soup is warm and creamy; it contains low-carb components that have all the comforts of regular shepherd’s pie. To make a thick, silky texture, use smashed cauliflower in place of potatoes that resembles regular mash without including carbs. Soft vegetables, flavorful broth, and ground beef combine to provide a rich flavor in every bite. It is quite easy and simple to cook, works properly for meal prep, and transforms a comforting, regular dish into a keto-friendly diet that you can have every night of the week. This Keto Shepherd’s Pie Soup is healthy and ideal for a low-carb diet without losing flavor or texture when it is served as a main course or mixed with a salad.

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STATISTICAL OVERVIEW:

• Course: Main, Dinner
• No. of Calories: 320 kcal
• Diet: Low Carb, Gluten-Free, Keto
• Time for prep: 10 minutes
• Cuisine: American Comfort
• Cook time: Half an hour
• Servings: 1 bowl
• Cooking mode: Stovetop
• Total servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty level: Easy
• Total time: 35 minutes

TOOLS:

• Cutting board
• Measuring spoons and cups
• Immersion blender or blender
• Knife
• Spatula or wooden spoon
• Dutch oven or big soup pot

INGREDIENTS:

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:

• Fresh parsley
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Crispy bacon bits

FOR THE SOUP:

• 1 small onion, chopped
• One lb of beef,  ground
• 1/2 cup of heavy cream
• 1/2 cup celery, diced
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp butter
• Pepper and salt
• 2 cloves of minced garlic
• 3 cups of cauliflower florets
• 1 tsp of dried thyme
• 1 tsp of Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp of dried parsley
• 1/2 cup carrots, diced

INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR KETO SUBSTITUTION:

ZUCCHINI:

• It softens quickly during cooking and blends well with the cauliflower mash, and can be diced or shredded depending on your preferred texture.

GROUND BEEF:

• It is necessary for shepherd’s pie.  Utilize ground lamb or ground turkey instead of ground beef.

HEAVY CREAM:

• Dairy cream can be replaced with a non-dairy keto version that provides creaminess and texture.

CAULIFLOWER:

• To make a creamy foundation, use potatoes in place of cauliflower. Maintain low-carb while giving the same dense texture.

BEEF BROTH:

• It gives richness to a flavor.  For pure keto, use handmade broth or packaged broth without extra sugar.

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INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Cook the cauliflower in a pot of boiling water for ten minutes till it is soft.
2. After draining, mash with a pinch of cream and one tbsp butter.
3. Put aside.
4. Heat the leftover oil in a big soup pot and soften the onion, celery, and garlic.
5. Include ground beef and cook it till golden brown.
6. Drain the extra fat if required.
7. Put Worcestershire sauce, parsley, thyme, carrots, and mix them properly.
8. Place it on a low flame to cook after adding the beef broth.
9. Cook the vegetables till they are tender for ten minutes.
10. For a thick, creamy soup, thoroughly mix in the smashed cauliflower.
11. Include rich cream, spice with pepper and salt, and cook for an extra 3 minutes on a low flame.
12. Pour into the dishes and garnish with parsley, cheese, or bacon if preferred.

TIPS:

• Use a food processor to mix half of the soup if you want it silkier.
• For a harder flavor, completely brown the meat.
• Warmth and depth are added with a small amount of smoked paprika.
• To change the texture, include extra broth or cream.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

SIDE PAIRINGS:

• Keto garlic bread
• Grilled asparagus
• Mixed green salad

FOR EXTRA COMFORT:

• Add a dollop of sour cream
• Sprinkle Parmesan on top

WITH TOPPINGS:

• Crispy bacon
• Fresh parsley
• Shredded cheddar

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FREEZING:

• Store it for 50-60 days in a freezer-friendly vessel. Defrost the soup in the fridge for a whole night and heat it again to prevent cream separation, warming it gently.

REFRIGERATION:

• Put this soup in a closed vessel for three to four days. Heat it again carefully in the microwave or stove.

FAQs:

Can we use it for meal prep?

• Sure, it stores well for weekly lunches or dinners and heats up again properly.

May I prepare it non-dairy?

• Yes, utilize coconut cream in place of rich cream and replace oil with butter.

How to make this soup more dense?

• Include more smashed cauliflower or cook it on a low flame for a long time to decrease the amount of liquid.

Do we use ground lamb?

•  Sure, you can use original lamb because it has a powerful flavor.

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NUTRITIONAL FACTS/SERVING:

No. of calories: 320 kcal

Fats: 23 g

Net carbs: 6 g

Sodium: 780 mg

Fiber: 3 g

Proteins: 21 g

Sugar: 3 g

Servings: 1 bowl

Total carbs: 9 g