Shepherd's Pie Soup (Cozy One-Pot Dinner) - Quickie Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1/4 lb (565 g) lean ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced small
• 2 celery ribs, diced small
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, lightly crushed
• 5 cups (1.2 L) beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 lb (680 g) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
• 1 cup (140 g) frozen peas
• 1 cup (140 g) frozen corn
• 3/4 cup (180 ml) half-and-half
• 1 cup (115 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for serving