Forego the store-bought package of Onion Soup Mix and make yours at home next time you need it with a few simple ingredients and 5 minutes of time.
Jump to RecipeHave you ever looked at the ingredients in some of the common food seasonings? Half the time I can’t pronounce quite a few of them. I don’t like feeding my family unknown substances. I’m sure some of them are harmless, but I don’t have time to look it all up. Instead, I try to make them from home when I can. And the most recent seasoning mix I needed was Onion Soup mix.
Admittedly, the Onion Soup mix isn’t too bad when you look at the information. Most of the high-level ingredients, meaning those that have the most in it, are standard. It’s those last few that I’m not as sure about.
The largest difference is in the amount of sodium. Since store-bought packages have to last a long time between packaging, shipping, and sitting on shelves, it has more preservatives. Those preservatives are what usually drive up the sodium.
I’ve used the onion soup mix in sour cream for a quick cracker dip as suggested on the box. I also use it for French Onion Steaks.
This recipe makes enough to substitute for one packet of seasoning. I make it just before using and don’t typically store extra. If you would like to have it on-hand, make a few servings and store in an air-tight container. Stir it up again well before using it. One packet is equivalent to about 1/2 cup of mix.
Step by Step
Crush the beef bouillon cube. Mine has been in the pantry for too long, so they were not as easy to crush. They ended up as clumps, but the flavor was still there. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients.
Use this in place of one packet of Onion Soup mix.
Recipe
Originally Published On: October 21, 2019
Onion Soup Mix
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup minced onion
- 1 cube beef bouillon
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp parsley
- 1/8 tsp celery flakes
- 1/8 tsp paprika
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Crush the beef bouillon cube
- Whisk all ingredients in a small mixing bowl
- Use immediately or store in an air-tight container
Notes
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
I love finding healthier options to family favorites! This recipe definitely fits that description. Looks great!
Me too! And having a few of these recipes in your back pocket is great for when you thought you had some in the pantry and find out you don’t
This is awesome. I have always been curious to make my own for the exact same reasons. Definitely going to try!
It’s fun to try to come up with alternatives. I’ve made a few now, and we really like the flavor plus having good ingredients.
Ooh I LOVE This idea!!! Am going to add this to my homemade gift ideas board – a great consumable gift the girls could make!
Awesome! Homemade food is always a great gift. Especially something like this that’s different than the typical plate of sweet/desserts.
– glad to be reminded of this as a fun cooking project for the days/weeks ahead. I LOVE onion soup (as does my whole family), and we use the mix in lots of other recipes too, so whipping up some DIY mix will be fun!
I have a feeling we will be needing a lot of DIY things like this in the coming weeks/months! And hey, cooking is a great math and home-ec lesson for the kiddos!
I need to make this asap! I love onion soup. Putting onion soup mix on steak is such a genius idea. Definitely going to try that!
I do too, but only have a few recipes that use it. It’s delicious on the steak, especially covered in cheese!
I use onion soup in a ton of recipes of mine. Never thought about making it from scratch! Might just have to give this a try!
I didn’t really either until I was out one day and needed it! The ingredients are all ones I keep in the pantry, so it was easy to put together.
Oh this is awesome. I always buy onion soup ix because I use it as seasoning in a lot of dishes. I have never thought of making it myself!
It’s not too hard to make yourself, especially since things are hard to find at the stores here right now!
I have never tried this before, would love to give your recipe a try ☺
It’s a great way to make it from home, especially if you don’t have the regular seasoning on hand.