Dry Onion Soup Mix

This quick and easy homemade onion soup mix gives you the flavor of classic Lipton soup onion mix without the preservatives and sodium overload. It’s simple, frugal, and delicious!

Growing up, my mom would almost always have a box of Lipton dry onion soup mix in the pantry. You could call it a childhood classic, or a home-style favorite (a lot like Stovetop Mac and Cheese or Classic Shepherd’s Pie).

You can also call it unhealthy since it’s filled with additives, corn syrup, and processed oils.

So, I set out to make a homemade copycat version of the classic flavor that we all loved as kids. No more fake stuff, no more packages, no more ingredients you can’t pronounce. And voila! This homemade onion soup mix is even better than the store-bought version.

EASY HOMEMADE ONION SOUP MIX

Not only is your family going to love this dry onion soup mix recipe for the classic flavor, but it’s also awesome because it’s:

• Made with simple real food ingredients
• Frugal – even cheaper than the store-bought mix
• So much more delicious than store-bought packets
• Super easy to make
• The same great flavor as Lipton onion soup mixes

FRENCH ONION SOUP MIX INGREDIENTS

You only need 4 ingredients for this homemade onion soup mix recipe, although there are several additional optional ingredients for added flavor.

• Dried Onion Flakes. Also known as dehydrated onion or minced onion, this is one of the key flavors in dry French onion soup mix.
• Onion Powder. Also known as granulated onion. This is a super fine powder that looks like garlic powder if you don’t read the label properly. (Ask me how I know!)
• Ground Celery Seed. Not SUPER common, but necessary if you want that classic Lipton soup onion mix taste. If you have whole celery seeds, you’ll want to grind them up with a mortar and pestle before making this recipe. (You can also use celery seed in Homemade Chicken Stock and in Homemade Breakfast Sausage.)
• Beef Bouillon Granules. Be sure to check the ingredient list on your bouillon for funky ingredients. Even some organic brands I’ve seen have MSG in them. Edward and Sons or Orrington Farms look like good options.

You may notice that I only listed 4 main ingredients so far. That’s because that’s all you REALLY need to make dry onion soup mix. All the other ingredients are optional. I do, however, recommend adding them, because it really is good!

• Optional Flavor Boosters:
  • Granulated Garlic (optional)
  • Black Pepper (optional)
  • Sugar (optional)
  • Paprika (optional)
• Salt (optional)

The only item I’d still consider “optional” would be the salt. Whether or not you add it depends on the type of bullion you’re using and what you’re making. Remember that you can always add more salt, but once it’s in, you can’t take it out!

Psst! If you DO want to use salt, I HIGHLY recommend Ava Jane’s Kitchen because it doesn’t have microplastics (gross, right?) and it’s SO GOOD! Get all the benefits of “homemade” with this top-quality salt. Plus, you can get a free 8oz. bag of sea salt (just pay shipping and handling!)

HOW TO MAKE SOUP ONION MIX

Step 1. Combine all ingredients in a glass jar.

Step 2. Use ¼ cup (4 Tablespoons) in place of one packet of dry onion soup mix.

Step 3. Store in a cool pantry. Homemade onion soup mix is good for at least 6 months, or at least to the freshness date on your spices.

ONION MIX SOUP TIPS

• If you use this onion mix soup recipe for instant soup, use Homemade Stock or beef broth instead of beef bouillon and avoid the too-much-salt situation entirely.
• To make this dry mix vegetarian or vegan, substitute vegetable bouillon instead of beef.
• One ¼ cup serving is the equivalent of one envelope of dry onion soup mix.
• This recipe is a bigger batch. Not massive, but you’ll get at least 3 servings out of it.
• I like to make a big batch and store it in the spice cabinet in a repurposed jar. Then I scoop out 4 Tablespoons (equivalent to ¼ cup) for whatever recipe I’m making (here’s how to remove the labels of your old jars).

ONIONS SOUP MIX RECIPES

Use this homemade substitute for Lipton French onion soup mix in any of these recipes:

• Classic Slow Cooker Pot Roast
• The Best Burgers Ever
• Basic Roasted Potatoes
• Mix with sour cream or Plain Greek Yogurt to make a French onion dip!

ONION SOUP MIX FOR ADDED FLAVOR

Using a flavorful seasoning blend or spice mix is a great way to add flavor to a variety of dishes without adding a ton of fat or calories, like you might if you added a dressing or sauce.

And when you make this homemade onion soup mix, you can feel good about adding flavor without adding junky ingredients!

P.S.…One of the core principles of my course Grocery Budget Bootcamp is making food from scratch when it makes sense. Homemade onions soup mix fits the criteria!

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HOMEMADE ONION SOUP MIX RECIPE FAQS

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