Onion soup mix can be used for a lot more than just soup. Making a homemade onion soup mix is quite simple. Most of the ingredients may already be in your pantry. This post contains affiliate links, but all opinions are my own.
Packets of onion soup mix can be found in my cabinet year round. The funny thing is that I have never used the mix for onion soup. I usually use it as an ingredient in other recipes. One of our favorites is a dip, like this Creamy Chipotle Onion Dip. My husband requests that dip all of the time. I have also used onion soup mix in other recipes. It only makes sense that I make it myself since it's so easy.
Homemade Onion Soup Mix Recipe
5 tablespoons of this mixture is equivalent to the store-bought soup mix.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup dry onion flakes
- 3 teaspoons parsley flakes
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl or jar with a tight-fitting lid, and mix well. Store in an airtight container.
- Shake the mixture before each use.
Wrap a pretty bow around the jar and it makes a nice gift. Onion soup mix is one of those easy, affordable, and safe gifts. Even if you don't know a person that well, chances are they would find a good use for a pretty jar of homemade onion soup mix. I am all about practical gifts when it comes to teachers, mail people, hostesses, and others that you want to show a little gift loving.
This mixture can be used for French onion soup dip, French onion soup, spicing up meatloaf, burgers, roasted potatoes, and so much more.
What are some ways you use onion soup mix?
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Sarah L says
I think I’d add a bit of granulated beef bouillon to this.
ellen beck says
I mka my own too. It is so much less expensive than biyinhg premade plus you know what is n it.
M.Clark says
I think that a great way to use onion soup mix is to use it as a base when making a vegetable stew. Thank you for sharing this recipe, I can’t wait to give it a try.
Julie Wood says
I love this healthy Onion Soup Mix to make and use instead of the box kind in the store because they put too much salt in it. I just bought new spices and I am going to make your recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Robin says
That is one of the THE BEST recipes ever! I mean it. I use onion soup mix all the time in recipes. And the worst part is not having it when I need some, not to mention the name brand can be expensive for only 3 packets. I will be making this for myself and perhaps jarred as gifts for a few people I know that cook a lot. Thanks again!
Barbara Montag says
I love this recipe – thanks!
Mike S. says
I wonder how much difference the sugar makes. Carbs are carbs, you know…
Cathy Thompson says
This is great I use lots on onions soup mix, going to try this!
Sahana says
This is great recipe. Thank you for sharing with us at #HomeMatterParty. We would love to have you again next week.