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Preheat the oven to 350F.
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Peel the potatoes, cut into large chunks, and place in a large pot of salted water.
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Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat for 25 to 30 minutes, or until tender.
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Drain the water and return the potatoes to the pan.
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Add the milk and butter to the pan and cook over high heat for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the milk comes to a boil.
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Remove from the heat and smash the potatoes with a potato masher or sturdy fork until fairly smooth.
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Meanwhile, cut the ends off the mushroom stems, discard, and cut the mushrooms into quarters.
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Peel the onion and cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
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Peel and finely chop the garlic.
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Trim and discard the ends of the celery and cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
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Peel the carrots, cut in half lengthwise, and slice about 1/4 inch thick.
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Place 3/4 cup of the water and the bouillon cube in a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
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Add the mushrooms, onion, garlic, celery, and carrots and cook over medium-high heat for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the carrots are tender.
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Remove the pan from the heat.
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Drain the tomatoes and add to the pan, then add the cannellini beans with their liquid.
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In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, flour, and remaining 1/4 cup of water, stir until smooth, then slowly pour this mixture into the pan, stirring constantly.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Pour the vegetable mixture into an 8-inch square baking pan or casserole.
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Spoon the mashed potatoes over the vegetables and smooth to cover the entire pan.
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Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the potatoes are lightly browned.
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Serve immediately.
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Shepherds pie was most likely the invention of frugal British housewives in the eighteenth century looking for a way to use up leftover meat.
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Even though this version doesnt have meat, the same principle can still apply.
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This dish calls for specific vegetables, but just about any vegetables will work.
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Take this as an opportunity to use up some of those leftovers.
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I figure that no matter whats inside, if it has gravy and is topped with mashed potatoes, its shepherds pie.
