Top Wintry Soups With Granola For Crunchy, Nutty Goodness

Croutons are pretty much flawless, but if you're looking to shake up your seasonal soups, consider topping them with that prince of a breakfast item: Granola. Photo by Joy.

It's not something that would work with every single soup (granola tomato soup would be bizarre) but for wintry favourites like butternut squash, pumpkin or a creamy coconut curry, the nutty, slightly sweet topping is beyond complementary. If you're weirded out by the sweet factor, try toasted nuts. They have a similar, though savoury, effect.

9 Toppings to Make Your Soup Pop [Epicurious]