Description
This Mashed Potato Soup with Savory Granola is a cozy, creamy comfort dish with a modern twist. Smooth, buttery mashed potatoes form the base of a rich soup, topped with crunchy rosemary sea salt cashew granola for an unexpected contrast of texture and flavor. It’s quick, satisfying, and elegant enough for entertaining.
Ingredients
2 tbsp butter
½ small onion, chopped
1 tbsp flour
1 (14.5 oz) can chicken broth
½ cup milk
1 (20 oz) package HORMEL® Homestyle Mashed Potatoes
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup Savory Rosemary Sea Salt Cashew Granola
Instructions
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in flour and cook 30 seconds to form a light roux. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk until smooth. Bring to a gentle boil and cook until slightly thickened.
- Reduce heat to medium, then add mashed potatoes. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes until creamy and heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle soup into bowls and top generously with savory granola. Serve immediately for the best texture.
Notes
For a richer soup, add shredded cheese or a spoonful of sour cream before serving.
Use vegetable broth instead of chicken for a vegetarian version.
Top with roasted nuts, croutons, or crispy onions if granola isn’t available.
Add peas, corn, or spinach for color and nutrition.
Always add the granola topping right before serving to keep it crunchy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
