Discover comfort reimagined: Mashed Potato Soup with a Savory Granola twist!
Dive into a bowl of velvety mashed potato goodness, elevated to new heights with our delectable Savory Granola topping. Each spoonful marries the creamy familiarity of mashed potatoes with the satisfying crunch and savory depth of a unique granola blend. Fall in love with the textures and flavors of the season in every spoonful.
Ingredients
| Savory Rosemary Sea Salt Cashew Granola | |
|---|---|
| ½ | cup canola oil |
| 1 | tablespoon maple syrup |
| 1 | egg white, beaten |
| 1½ | cups old fashioned rolled oats |
| 1 | (5-ounce) package PLANTERS® Rosemary & Sea Salt Cashews, rough chopped |
| ½ | cup shelled PLANTERS® pistachios, rough chopped |
| ½ | cup PLANTERS® dry roasted sunflower kernels |
| 2 | tablespoons sesame seeds |
| 1 | teaspoon Italian seasoning (substitute 1 teaspoon curry powder for a twist) |
| 1 | pinch red pepper flakes |
| Soup | |
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| 2 | tablespoons butter |
| ½ | small onion, chopped |
| 1 | tablespoon flour |
| 1 | (14.5-ounce) can chicken broth |
| ½ | cup milk |
| 1 | (20-ounce) package HORMEL® Homestyle Mashed Potatoes |
| Salt and pepper, to taste |
Directions
For the Savory Rosemary Sea Salt Cashew Granola
Heat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
In small bowl, whisk oil, maple syrup, and egg white.
In separate bowl, combine oats, nuts, and seasonings.
Poor oil mixture over oats and nut mixture. Stir to coat well. Spread onto baking sheet.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway, until fragrant and golden in color. Cool on pan, then break up and store in an airtight container.
For the Soup
In medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until softened. Stir in flour.
Add broth and milk. Bring to boil. Whisk until thickened. Lower heat to medium. Add potatoes; breaking up with spoon until smooth. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly heated.
Serve soup with suggested toppings.