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    Oct 9, 2022 by Harriet

    Onion Soup Mix Substitute

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    Make this dry onion soup mix substitute - it is better than the store-bought stuff because you know what is in it. Use it to make soup, dips, casseroles, meatloaf, and more.

    Homemade onion soup mix substitute.
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    • 🌟 Why You'll Love This Recipe:
    • 🥘 Ingredients In This Recipe
    • 🍳 Step By Step Instructions
    • 👪 Serving Size
    • 🍬 Calories Per Serve
    • 🥗 Serving Suggestions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🍴 How To Use
    • 🌡️ Storage
    • 📝 Frequently Asked Questions
    • 🍲 More Easy Recipes
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    An easy onion soup mix substitute made with simple pantry ingredients. Use it to make soup, dips, casseroles, meatloaf, and more.

    👛 Cost To Make

    Estimated cost = $3.33 or $0.41 a serve

    🌟 Why You'll Love This Recipe:

    You will love this recipe for an onion soup mix substitute because:

    • Making your onion soup mix means you know what is in it.
    • You can adapt it to suit your tastes.
    • This recipe is gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, has no added sugar, and is msg free.

    🥘 Ingredients In This Recipe

    The printable recipe further down the page has the complete list of ingredients, including quantities and step-by-step instructions.

    Ingredient photo for onion soup mix.

    This homemade onion soup mix has the following ingredients:

    • Dried onion flakes
    • Dried parsley
    • Onion powder
    • Black pepper - use a finely ground black pepper or black pepper powder.
    • Turmeric powder - gives the soup a light yellow color. Don't add too much because it can be overpowering. If you don't have turmeric powder, make the recipe without it.
    • Garlic powder
    • Stock powder or granules, beef, chicken, or vegetable
    • Celery seeds (optional)
    • Salt (optional)

    🍳 Step By Step Instructions

    Powdered onion soup mix in a bowl.

    This recipe could not be any easier. All you need to do is measure the ingredients and mix them.

    👪 Serving Size

    This recipe makes about 80 grams (2.8 ounces, ½ cup, 8 tablespoons) of soup mix and serves 8.

    🍬 Calories Per Serve

    A single serving of this soup mix has about 19 calories.

    🥗 Serving Suggestions

    • Make a quick cup of soup by mixing one tablespoon of this dry onion soup mix in 200 ml (7 ounces) of boiling water. Let it stand for a few minutes for the dried onions to soften.
    • You can also use this onion soup mix substitute to make a quick onion dip that tastes great with chips, veggies, or crackers.
    • You can even use it to add flavor to a meatloaf like our recipe for onion soup mix meatloaf, casseroles, mashed potatoes, stews, rice or our ground beef sliders.
    • Or use it as a meat rub.

    📖 Variations

    French onion soup mix - use beef stock powder.

    Vegan or Vegetarian onion soup mix - make it without beef or chicken stock, or use vegetable stock powder.

    A glass bowl with onion soup powder.

    🍴 How To Use

    Use this soup mix in any recipe that uses an onion soup mix. This substitute is equal to 2 envelopes of onion soup mix.

    🌡️ Storage

    After making the dry onion soup mix, transfer it to a dry and airtight container or glass jar with a lid and store it in the pantry or your spice cabinet.

    We like to place 2-3 silica gel packets into the onion mix.

    These moisture-absorbent packets are great for keeping garlic and onion powder fresh and dry.

    Garlic and onion powder when stored for a long time, absorb moisture and clump into one solid mass, which is difficult to work back into a powder.

    This may not be a problem if it is being dissolved in a liquid, but if you are mixing it with meat to make meatloaf or in a dip you don't want those lumpy bits.

    📝 Frequently Asked Questions

    How long will onion soup mix be good for?

    If stored correctly and kept dry homemade onion soup mix will last for several months.

    What is the difference between a French onion soup mix and an onion soup mix?

    French onion soup mix is made with beef stock and onion soup mix can be made with chicken, beef, or vegetable stock.

    🍲 More Easy Recipes

    If you like this you might also like to try some of our other easy substitute recipes:

    • Vegan mascarpone cheese
    • Italian seasoning mix
    • Dry buttermilk powder substitute
    • Dry ranch dressing mix
    • Homemade allspice
    • Homemade panko breadcrumbs
    dry onion soup mix on a spoon.

    I hope that you try this recipe for an onion soup mix substitute. If you do, please come back and leave a comment below because I would love to know how you went.


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    A closeup of onion soup mix on a spoon.

    Onion Soup Mix Substitute

    This onion soup mix substitute is easy to make. Use it to make soup, dips, casseroles, meatloaf, and more.
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    Prep Time : 5 mins
    Cook Time : 0 mins
    Total Time : 5 mins
    Cuisine: : Western
    Course : Soup
    Servings : 8 x 1 tablespoon servings
    Calories : 19 : kcal
    Estimated Cost (AUD) : $3.33 or $0.41 a serve

    INGREDIENTS

    • ¼ cup (14 grams / 0.49 ounces) dried onion flakes
    • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
    • 2 ½ tablespoons onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 2 tablespoons stock powder beef, chicken, or vegetable
    • ½ level teaspoons turmeric powder optional
    • 1 teaspoons salt optional
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    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Mix everything until well combined and store in a dry airtight container in a cool dry area.
    • Use half of this recipe to 1 packet of store store-bought soup mix.
    Nutrition Facts
    Onion Soup Mix Substitute
    Serving Size
     
    1 tablespoon
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    19
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    0.2
    g
    0
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    0.1
    g
    1
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    0.03
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    0.1
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    0.1
    mg
    0
    %
    Sodium
     
    619
    mg
    27
    %
    Potassium
     
    71
    mg
    2
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    4
    g
    1
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    1
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    1
    g
    2
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    6
    IU
    0
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    2
    mg
    2
    %
    Calcium
     
    19
    mg
    2
    %
    Iron
     
    0.3
    mg
    2
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Nutrition Disclosure

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