Homemade Onion Soup Mix Recipe – with video
Posted: 06/11/2018
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Homemade onion soup mix is perfect for homemade French onion dip, meatloaf, burgers, soup, and more! The best part is, no weird ingredients or MSG!
As you guys all probably know, I’ve posted a lot of homemade spice mixes in the past (if you don’t know, feel free to check out all my homemade spice blends), but I have gotten so many requests for this recipe, from readers, to good friends (hi, Allison!), to my favorite Shipt shopper (hi, Shantell!).
You all love some french onion dip (I do too!) and that goodness begins with this homemade onion soup mix. But don’t you worry, I have a French onion dip recipe and I lightened it up for you, too. It’s a good thing that it’s a little lighter, because let’s be honest, that stuff is best with chips. So the calories I save in the dip…I make up for with way too many chips. Way, way, waaaaay too many. Why is it so irresistible?
I researched this recipe by buying a couple boxes of the store-bought version of onion soup mix and looking at ingredients. Spoiler alert….there’s a lot of weird junk in those little packets! This homemade onion soup mix is one that you can definitely feel better about eating and feeding to your family and friends. No MSG, no hard to pronounce ingredients, just good spices and herbs.
One thing to note right off the bat is that the packets that you purchase from the store do contain a granulated beef stock/broth/bouillon. I chose to leave that ingredient out for a few reasons. The first reason is that I couldn’t find granulated beef bouillon with an ingredient list I liked from my grocery store.
The second reason was that I don’t think the dip needs the beef flavor to taste great, making this onion soup mix more versatile. It also makes this more compatible to special diets like paleo and gluten-free.
If you’re going to use this only for soup, you can definitely go ahead and add some granulated beef bouillon to this mixture, or you can just pick up your favorite liquid stock or make your own! However, without the bouillon, it’s great for the dip, for burgers, meatloaf, and so much more!
What’s in Homemade Onion Soup Mix?
Well, if you’re buying it from the store, a whole bunch of weird stuff. However, making your own, you have the control! Here’s what’s in this recipe (full printable recipe below, as always):
- dried onion flakes
- dried parsley flakes
- onion powder
- garlic powder
- coconut sugar (or granulated sugar)
- black pepper
- paprika
- celery seed
You might notice salt is not included in this list, either! I want you to be able to control the salt levels, and if you’re adding this to soup with a beef broth, that may add all the salt you need. If you make dip, give it a taste and add salt as needed!
As soon as I first made this recipe and tried it as French onion dip, I immediately bought more onion flakes and filled up a whole jar with this mixture. I know you guys are going to do the same, too.
You can also use this onion soup mix as a handy and quick way to season recipes like homemade beef stew, vegetable soup, or pot roast.
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Homemade onion soup mix is perfect for homemade french onion dip, meatloaf, burgers, soup, and more! The best part is, no weird ingredients or MSG!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup dried onion flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut sugar (or regular granulated sugar)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon celery seed
Instructions
- In a bowl or a small jar, mix all ingredients together. Use wherever you like to use onion soup mix.
Notes
- Use as substitute for a 1-ounce envelope of store-bought onion soup mix.
- Optional: Add 2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules if desired.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1tablespoon, Calories: 5kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Sodium: 1mg, Sugar: 1g
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.
Peggy Donaldson says
As a ‘single senior’ it has been challenging to downsize my cooking! Buying foods and products to cook with has been challenging, So often I buy products that end up on back of cupboard shelves and expire. I was always a ‘scratch cook’ with my family . I appreciate your recipes, they help me save money and are much more healthy! Blessings.
Rachel Gurk says
Thank you so much for the kind words! I’m glad you are enjoying my recipes! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment!
CYaste says
How much of the mix do you use in a 16 oz container of sour cream, to make dip?
Rachel Gurk says
I use two tablespoons (or a touch more) in my recipe for homemade french onion dip (it uses yogurt + mayo). For 16 ounces of sour cream, I’d start with 3 tablespoons and then add more to taste. The flavors are best if you let it sit in the fridge overnight.
Doris Cisco says
This a wonderful recipe for me because I can’t have salt
Rachel Gurk says
Perfect! I’m so glad it was helpful!
Nina Regan says
The dry onion soup mix I buy (store brand) has no beef bullion in it. Thank you so much for this recipe without it. I use dry soup mix often and I cook for some vegan folks so this is going to save me $$$.
Rachel Gurk says
So glad to hear that! I hope you love this recipe!
Brandy says
What if i dont have celery seed or onion flakes?
Rachel Gurk says
This recipe will not work without the onion flakes. They’re a key ingredient and worth purchasing if you’re going to make this. You could get by without the celery seed, but I love the subtle flavor it adds.
Brandi says
Do you recommend whole or ground celery seed?
Rachel Gurk says
I use whole celery seed. If you used ground, I’d recommend halving the amount as it will likely be more potent (I’ve actually never used ground celery seed for anything).
Ashley says
Thanks for this recipe, I’m so glad to find a version without that MSG! It will definitely come in handy. =)
Rachel Gurk says
SO happy to hear that! I hope you love this recipe!
Allison says
I’m forever grateful to you for this delicious recipe❤️
Rachel Gurk says
I’m forever grateful for YOU! And I’m happy you gave me the push to develop this one because it’s one of my favorites!
Kim says
thank you for this recipe. I was diagnosed last year with Meniere’s disease and i have to be on a low sodium lifestyle for the rest of my life, 1500 mg is what I’m allowed to have daily, This will work great!
Rachel Gurk says
Hi Kim! So happy this recipe makes your life a little easier! Thanks for leaving a comment! :)
Bonnie says
You could use some of this mix to add extra flavor to almost anything cooked: meatloaf, meatballs, burgers, any kind of soup or stew, rice, etc.
Thanks for coming up with a healthy version!
Rachel Gurk says
For sure! It’s a very versatile spice mix! It would be really tasty in rice!
Denise says
Would you substitute turbinado for granulated sugar?
I think I might still add a tiny bit of beef bullion granules, but I understand why you wouldn’t.
I’ve made a similar mix in a pinch.