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    You are here Home » Recipes » Spice & Mix Recipes

    Homemade Onion Soup Mix Recipe

    Published: Apr 25, 2020 · Modified: Nov 7, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links. · 8 Comments

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    Skip store-bought and make your own with this simple Homemade Onion Soup Mix Recipe. Perfect for making soup, seasoning burgers, and more!

    Homemade Onion soup mix

    I love making things homemade.  It gives me a sense of accomplishment, and it just makes me feel better about what my family is eating.  We love to use this Homemade Onion Soup Mix to flavor so many dishes at our house…especially the closer we get to the fall.  The store bought brands have Gluten, MSG, and a lot of other stuff that I can’t pronounce.  So I have chosen to make my own.

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    • How to Make Onion Soup Mix
    • Where to Buy Ingredients
    • Uses
    • How Much to Use
    • Gift Idea
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    • More Homemade Mixes
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    Homemade Onion Soup Mix

    How to Make Onion Soup Mix

    Very simply mix all of the dry ingredients together in a jar or bowl. Store them in an airtight container until ready to use. I love using mason jars for this.

    Where to Buy Ingredients

    Many of the ingredients in this are everyday items you probably already have in your pantry. The dried onion and the beef bouillon granules might be a little harder to find.

    You can purchase both in bulk at a warehouse store like Sams or Costco. You can also find them online in bulk at Amazon.

    • Dried Minced Onion
    • Beef Bouillon Granules

    Uses

    There are so many uses for Homemade Onion Soup Mix. A few of my favorites are...

    • Seasoning on a Roast Beef
    • Mix in for Hamburgers
    • Added flavor in a casserole
    • Stir into some sour cream to create a delicious dip

    If you have a great use for it I would love to hear in the comments below!

    How Much to Use

    If you are trying to match a recipe that calls for 1 packet of onion soup mix and you are wondering how much of this to use I have an answer for you.

    1 Packet of store-bought mix = 5 tablespoon of Homemade Mix

    Gift Idea

    Not only is it simple and delicious.  It makes great gifts!  Put some in a mason jar with a cute label, and soup mug and a wooden spoon and you have a super cute and thoughtful gift in no time! 

    You can also make your own Taco Seasoning! That is another one of my favorite mixes!

    Recipe

    Homemade Onion Soup Mix

    Amanda@AFewShortCuts.com
    Here is an easy recipe for homemade Onion Soup Mix
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Appetizer, Spices
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 Packs
    Calories 79 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ¾ cup dried onion minced
    • â…“ cup beef bouillon granules
    • 4 teaspoons onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon crushed celery seed
    • ¼ teaspoon sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

    Instructions
     

    • Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container.
    • About 5 tablespoons of mix are equal to a single 1¼-ounce package.

    Notes

    **Gluten Free** Must use gluten free bouillon powder.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 4736mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Originally posted in 2011. Updated in April 2020.

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    If you love this you will love all of the other Easy Homemade Mixes!

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    Comments

    1. Denise @ Couponing 4 a Difference

      February 01, 2012 at 9:21 am

      5 stars
      Hi Amanda! This is a great idea. Thanks for sharing. Is this something you have to make and use right away or can you store it in the pantry for awhile? Have you?

      Thanks!
      Denise

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      • Amanda @ A Few Short Cuts

        February 01, 2012 at 9:22 am

        As long as it is in an airtight container you can store it for a while. 😉

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    2. collette

      February 01, 2012 at 5:32 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks! I hate using onion soup mix due to all the chemicals in it, but love the taste it gives recipes. Now I can use it again guilt free!

      Reply
    3. Jennifer

      March 09, 2012 at 8:37 am

      5 stars
      Where do you get beef bullion powder that doesn't have MSG in it? I can't find it anywhere!

      Reply
      • Amanda @ A Few Short Cuts

        March 09, 2012 at 10:46 am

        http://www.superiortouch.com/retail/products/better-than-bouillon/vegetarian-bases

        Reply
    4. Stacie

      April 28, 2020 at 12:12 pm

      Thanks for posting this. I didn't know this was something I could make myself. Next time I go to the Amish store I will have to pick up beef bouillon granules.

      Reply
    5. Jennifer Pepler

      November 08, 2020 at 3:15 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Amanda, I have tried a couple of your homemade versions of things and they have been fantastic!! I am really interested in this onion soup mix in particular. I dislike using Lipton's version but love the way it makes a hamburger patty taste and be so juicy. So I love your recipe. I can't say as I have ever seen dried onion in a grocery store, however, I have never looked. Where do you get dried onion (would it normally be found in the spice sections?) or are you making this on your own? Also, where do you get beef bullion granules? I clicked on the link you provided to another person, however, it is no longer available. I would really appreciate any advice you can offer Amanda! Thanks a bunch!!

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      • Amanda Carlisle

        November 09, 2020 at 7:33 am

        Hi Jennifer! I usually find the dried onions with the spices at my store. Herbox and Wylers both make beef bouillon granules. You can do a quick search. 2020 is a crazy year for things and seems to be making basics harder to find. I was able to locate them at Amazon and Walmart typically has them also. Worst case scenario 1 bouillon cube = 1 tsp. You could always get a cube and smash it. LOL Hope this helps!

        Reply

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