Description
This Homemade Dry Onion Soup Mix is a quick and easy blend of dried onion flakes, beef bouillon, and aromatic spices that you can make in minutes. Perfect as a substitute for store-bought mixes, it’s versatile for enhancing soups, dips, and various recipes with rich, savory flavor without any preservatives or artificial ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Mix Ingredients
- 1/4 cup dried onion flakes (14 g)
- 2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules (30 g) or bouillon paste, or 6 beef bouillon cubes, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder (0.6 g)
- 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes (0.1 g)
- 1/8 teaspoon celery seed (0.3 g)
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika (0.3 g)
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (0.3 g)
Dip Preparation
- 1 pint (2 cups) sour cream (for making dip)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the dried onion flakes, beef bouillon granules or finely chopped bouillon cubes, onion powder, dried parsley flakes, celery seed, paprika, and freshly ground black pepper to a small bowl.
- Mix Thoroughly: Stir all the ingredients together thoroughly until they are evenly combined to ensure consistent flavor throughout the mix.
- Store Properly: Transfer the mixture to an airtight container and store it in a cool, dry place to maintain freshness and flavor longevity.
- Use as Substitute: Use this homemade mix as a one-to-one replacement for a store-bought envelope of dry onion soup mix in your favorite recipes.
- Make a Dip: To prepare a delicious onion dip, mix the entire batch of your homemade soup mix with 1 pint (2 cups) of sour cream until smooth, then chill before serving to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute beef bouillon with vegetable bouillon granules.
- Ensure the beef bouillon cubes or granules are finely chopped or ground to blend smoothly in the mix.
- Store the mix in an airtight container to prevent moisture absorption and extend shelf life up to 6 months.
- Adjust the amount of onion flakes or spices to customize flavor intensity.
- This mix is perfect for making dips, soups, casseroles, or as a seasoning for meats and vegetables.
