Can I use onion powder instead of onion soup mix?

Onion powder is a component of onion soup mix. But this homemade onion soup mix contains other ingredients like beef bouillon, onion flakes, and celery seed for that classic onion soup mix flavor. Plus, optional flavors like granulated garlic, paprika, salt & pepper.

How do you make Lipton onion soup mix from scratch?

This recipe is the best homemade copycat Lipton onion soup mix recipe from scratch!

Is dry onion soup mix healthy?

Let’s look at the typical packet of Lipton onion soup mix: Onions, salt, corn starch, onion powder, sugar, soy sauce (fermented soybeans, wheat, salt), caramel color, maltodextrin, corn syrup, yeast extract, high oleic sunflower oil, disodium guanylate, disodium inosinate. If you cannot pronounce the ingredient name, it’s best not to eat it! Plus, corn syrup, artificial colors, and modified oils. No, thank you! This homemade copycat dry onion soup mix is your healthiest, easiest, and most delicious recipe!

Is homemade onion soup mix gluten free?

Most of the spices used in this onion soup mix are naturally gluten-free. Check the labels, especially on the bouillon, to make sure.

Does dry onion soup mix have MSG?

MSG has lots of fancy names. It’s also one of my top ingredients to avoid . Packaged dry onion soup mixes likely have MSG. This homemade version does not, as long as you’ve checked your bouillon labels carefully.

Effortless Dry Onion Soup Mix Recipe (Only 4 Ingredients!)

Dry Onion Soup Mix Recipe

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Onion soup mix takes just 4 simple ingredients, so skip the store-bought packets and make this homemade version instead. It’s easy, frugal, and delicious!

Author: Tiffany
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 mins
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: about 3 packets 1x
Category: Sauces/Condiments
Method: Combine
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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¾ cup onion flakes
⅓ cup powdered beef bullion
4 tsp onion powder
½ tsp ground celery seed
1 tsp granulated garlic (opt)
1 tsp salt (opt)
½ tsp pepper (opt)
¼ tsp sugar (opt)
¼ tsp paprika (opt)

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Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a glass jar.
Use ¼ cup (4 Tbsp) in lieu of one packet of dry onion soup mix.
Store in a cool pantry.

Notes

If you use this 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 re-purposed 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).

Nutrition

Calories: 20

Find it online: https://dontwastethecrumbs.com/dry-onion-soup-mix-recipe/