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Homemade Dry Onion Soup Mix

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Dry Onion Soup Mix

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4 teaspoons instant beef bouillon granules
8 teaspoons dried minced onion
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon seasoned pepper

Combine spices and seal in ziploc or vacuum seal bag (or jar). Measure all into a ziploc bag, seal & shake to combine. Pour into a spice jar or bottle. Makes a Lovely Gift.

Homemade dry onion soup mix in a small jar with dried minced onion and savory seasonings visible

Homemade Dry Onion Soup Mix

Article or recipe authorMelissa 'Liss' Burnell
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preparation time5 minutes
total time5 minutes
This savory homemade dry onion soup mix makes a small-batch copycat seasoning blend with beef bouillon, dried onion, and onion powder for soups, dips, roasts, and casseroles. Estimated total batch cost is $0.94, about $0.47 per 2-tablespoon serving, and the batch equals about 1 packet or 1/4 cup mix.
Servings2 servings
CourseSeasoning Mix
CuisineAmerican
Budget101 Price Breakdown$0.94

Ingredients

Equipment

Small zip-top bag or jar

Instructions

  1. Measure the beef bouillon, dried minced onion, onion powder, and seasoned pepper into a small zip-top bag or jar.
  2. Seal and shake until the mixture is evenly combined.
  3. Pour into a labeled airtight spice jar, vacuum-seal bag, or small container for storage.
  4. Use the full batch anywhere 1 packet of dry onion soup mix is called for.

Recipe Size Alteration

💡 If you altered the ingredients above by doubling or tripling the recipe, you may also need to change the pan/dish size and adjust the cook time.

Notes

Prep time is an estimate based on measuring and mixing the ingredients.
This batch makes about 1/4 cup mix, which is approximately 1 packet equivalent or 2 servings at 2 tablespoons each.
For best quality, store airtight in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months as an estimate.
If prepared as dip or mixed into another perishable dish, refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3 to 4 days.

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2 thoughts on “Homemade Dry Onion Soup Mix”

    • Hi. Does this equal 1 envelope of the store bought? Thanks.

      My only suggestion is the next time you shop find an envelope and check the Net Wt located at the bottom of the envelope.

      Then using your kitchen scale measure out the same amount.

      Reply
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