Effortless Dry Onion Soup Mix Recipe (Only 4 Ingredients!) (2024)

Homemade dry onion soup mix takes just 4 simple ingredients, so skip the store-bought packets and make this easy version instead. It’s easy, frugal, and delicious!

Growing up, my mom would almost always have a box of Lipton dry onion soup mix in the pantry. You could call it a childhood classic, or a home-style favorite (a lot like Stove-Top Mac and Cheese or Classic Shepherd’s Pie).

You can also call it unhealthy since it’s filled with additives, corn syrup, and processed oils.

So I set out to make a homemade copycat version of the classic flavor that we all loved as kids. No more fake stuff, no more packages, no more ingredients you can’t pronounce. And voila! This is even better than the store-bought version.

Not only is your family going to love this recipe, but this homemade dry onion soup mix recipe is awesome because it’s:

• Healthy
• Frugal
• So much more delicious than store-bought packets
• Super easy to make with only 4 main ingredients

ONION SOUP RECIPE MIX INGREDIENTS

You only need 4 ingredients for this homemade onion soup recipe mix, although there are several additional optional ingredients for added flavor.

• Dried Onion Flakes. Also known as dehydrated onion and comes in various sizes, depending on the store you’re shopping at.
• Onion Powder. Also known as granulated onion. This is a super fine powder that looks like garlic powder if you don’t read the label properly. (Ask me how I know!)
• Ground Celery Seed. Not SUPER common, but necessary if you want that classic taste that only packaged dry onion soup mix can give. If you have whole celery seeds, you’ll want to grind them up with a mortar and pestle before making this recipe. (You can use celery seed in Homemade Chicken Stock and in Homemade Breakfast Sausage too.)
• Beef Bouillon Granules. Be sure to check the ingredient list on your bouillon for chemical ingredients. Even some organic brands I’ve seen have MSG in them.
• Granulated Garlic (optional)
• Salt (optional)
• Black Pepper (optional)
• Sugar (optional)
• Paprika (optional)

ONION SOUP MIX RECIPE TIPS

• You may notice that I only listed 4 main ingredients so far. That’s because that’s all you REALLY need to make dry onion soup mix. All the other ingredients are optional.
• I do, however, recommend adding the other ingredients listed because it really is good!
• The only item I’d still consider “optional” would be the salt. Whether or not you add it depends on the type of bullion you’re using, and what you’re making. Remember that you can always add more salt, but once it’s in, you can’t take it out!

Psst! If you DO want to use salt, I HIGHLY recommend Ava Jane’s Kitchen because it doesn’t have microplastics (gross, right?) and it’s SO GOOD! Get all the benefits of “homemade” with this top-quality salt. Plus, you can get a bag for just 1¢!!

Step By Step Instructions

Step 1. Combine all ingredients in aglass jar.

Step 2. Use ¼ cup (4 Tbsp) in lieu of one packet of dry onion soup mix.

Step 3. Store in a cool pantry.

ADDITIONAL DRY ONION SOUP MIX TIPS

• If you use this recipe for instant soup, use Homemade Stock or beef broth instead of beef bouillon and avoid the too-much-salt situation entirely.
• To make this dry mix vegetarian or vegan, substitute vegetable bouillon instead of beef.
• One ¼ cup serving is the equivalent of one envelope of dry onion soup mix.
• This recipe is a bigger batch. Not massive, but you’ll get at least 3 servings out of it.
• I like to make a big batch and store it in the spice cabinet in a re-purposed jar. Then I scoop out 4 Tablespoons (equivalent to ¼ cup) for whatever recipe I’m making (here’s how to remove the labels of your old jars).

HOMEMADE ONION SOUP MIX FAQS

RECIPES USING DRY ONION SOUP MIX

Use this healthy substitute for dry onion soup mix in any of these recipes:

• Classic Slow Cooker Pot Roast
• The Best Burgers Ever
• Basic Roasted Potatoes
• Mix with sour cream or Plain Greek Yogurt to make a French onion dip!

P.S…One of the core principles of my course Grocery Budget Bootcamp is making food from scratch when it makes sense. Homemade soup mix fits the criteria!

MORE EASY HOMEMADE SEASONINGS

• Homemade Seasoning Salt
• Chili Seasoning
• Homemade Italian Seasoning
• Montreal Steak Seasoning

WATCH HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE DRY ONION SOUP MIX

Dry Onion Soup Mix Recipe

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Onion soup mix takes just 4 simple ingredients, so skip the store-bought packets and make this homemade version instead. It’s easy, frugal, and delicious!

• Author: Tiffany
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 mins
• Total Time: 5 minutes
• Yield: about 3 packets 1x
• Category: Sauces/Condiments
• Method: Combine
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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• ¾ cup onion flakes
• ⅓ cup powdered beef bullion
• 4 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp ground celery seed
• 1 tsp granulated garlic (opt)
• 1 tsp salt (opt)
• ½ tsp pepper (opt)
• ¼ tsp sugar (opt)
• ¼ tsp paprika (opt)

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Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a glass jar.
2. Use ¼ cup (4 Tbsp) in lieu of one packet of dry onion soup mix.
3. Store in a cool pantry.

Notes

• If you use this recipe for instant soup, use Homemade Stock or beef broth instead of beef bouillon and avoid the too-much-salt situation entirely.
• To make this dry mix vegetarian or vegan, substitute vegetable bouillon instead of beef.
• One ¼ cup serving is the equivalent of one envelope of dry onion soup mix.
• This recipe is a bigger batch. Not massive, but you’ll get at least 3 servings out of it.
• I like to make a big batch and store it in the spice cabinet in a re-purposed jar. Then I scoop out 4 Tablespoons (equivalent to ¼ cup) for whatever recipe I’m making (here’s how to remove the labels of your old jars).

Nutrition

• Calories: 20

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