French Onion Soup Mix Recipe

It’s SO EASY to make your own homemade French Onion Soup Mix.

It tastes just like Lipton Onion Soup Mix that is used in so many fun recipes and make THE BEST chip dip ever – but for a fraction of the cost.

You might even have all the spices and ingredients on hand.

This is an excellent start for a French onion soup. Mix it with your Sunday pot roast or use it to make the perfect dip for chips.

No matter how you choose to use this, it is just like the packets of onion soup mix you buy.

Also, learn how to make your own taco seasoning, Copycat Hidden Valley Ranch Mix, or this Pizza Sauce Recipe.

This Dry Onion Soup Mix Recipe Is..

• Made with 6 ingredients
• Tastes even better than the boxed mix
• Takes minutes to make
• Easy and quick
• Stores well

What’s in Onion Soup Mix?

Onion soup mix is made up of minced onions, beef bouillon, onion powder and more.

You will find this blend is strong in flavor and has a salty component, but it truly transforms recipes.

This is one of the most popular dry mix seasoning blends.

Ingredients

• Minced Onion
• Beef Bouillon
• Onion Powder
• Celery Seed
• Garlic Powder
• Pepper

How to Make Onion Soup Mix

Full directions are in the printable recipe card below. This is a quick walk-through on how it is made.

Step One: So grab a bowl and add all the ingredients in.

Step Two: stir well to mix thoroughly.

Once it’s completely mixed, you can store the onion soup mix in an airtight container in your spice cabinet.

This recipe makes around 1/3 cup of mix.

Helpful Tips For Making This Dry Mix

• Seal the dry mix in a sealable bag and remove as much air as you can. Or place in a glass container like a small mason jar.
• Make sure to use fresh ingredients. It will be one of the first to go bad in your mix if one is close to expiring. So check expirations on each item used.
• You can add more or less of the spices to alter the flavor a bit. Feel free to play around with the ingredients a bit if you want a stronger onion or garlic flavor.

How to Store Homemade Onion Soup Mix

You are going to want to store the dry mix in a sealed jar or sealed bag.

It is going to help keep out other odors and give your mix the freshest flavor.

When stored properly, the onion soup mix should last for up to 3-6 months.

How Much is in a Package of Onion Soup Mix?

There are about three tablespoons of onion soup mix in a packet you would buy in the store.

So, this recipe makes about the same amount as two store-bought packets.

Can I Double the Recipe?

Yes, go right ahead and make as much as you think you will use before it goes bad.

You can also make extra to give as gifts to friends and family who enjoy cooking.

More Frugal Homemade Staples

if you like this frugal homemade recipe, you’ll love these ones too:

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