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Home » Spice Blends » Homemade Onion Soup Mix

Published: Feb 24, 2022 by Kathy · This post may contain affiliate links

Homemade Onion Soup Mix

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Onion seasoning mix in a glass jar.

Whip together your own homemade onion soup mix to use in soups, sour cream dips or adding as a flavor boost to recipes.

This easy to make spice mix is made with just a few simple ingredients and will last in your pantry for one year!

A glass crock filled with onion soup mix.
Table of Contents
Make your own soup mix
Key ingredients
Step by step directions
Recipe tips
Frequently asked questions
To use onion soup mix
Homemade Onion Soup Mix

Make your own soup mix

I have to admit, onion soup mix is a staple item in our pantry. Up until now, I have always bought the little packets from the store. But now I have a perfect recipe to replace the store bought stuff!

Making your own means you know what's going into the soup mix. I did purchase beef bouillon granules and after reading all the ingredients on several different brands of bouillon, I picked out one that works for me.

The bullion or broth base I used was from Orrington Farms and is pretty readily available in most grocery stores. I like this brand because it is gluten free and minimal on the additives. They also have a low sodium variety you can choose.

You can use any brand you'd like, but do get a powdered or granular broth, not cubes or a paste.

We like to use this onion soup mix for making sour cream dip. It's so easy, and talk about flavor! It's perfect for any chip, veggie or cracker.

This recipe makes a large batch so you can easily store in your pantry and have it ready for whenever you need it. One packet of store bought soup mix is equal to ¼ cup of this homemade soup mix.

This is called a soup mix, but it's also a spice mix! It can be added to so many different recipes to give a punch of flavor!

Key ingredients

Ingredients for making onion soup mix.
  • Beef Broth Bouillon Granules - Use any brand you prefer
  • Dried Onion Flakes - Also called minced onions
  • Onion Powder
  • Garlic Powder
  • Black Pepper
  • Celery Seed

Step by step directions

  • Measure out all ingredients and place in a bowl or a glass jar with a lid.
  • Stir everything together until well combined.
  • Use right away or store in an airtight container for up to a year.
  • Spices and dried onions in a bowl.
  • Using a whisk to blend spices.

Recipe tips

  • Store in an airtight container with a lid at room temperature.
  • The dried onions take a bit longer to soften than store bought soup mix. Just allow for a bit of extra time when making dip or a cup of soup.
  • When using the mix, shake the jar or container before measuring. The contents do settle a bit so giving a little stir is a good idea.

Frequently asked questions

Is this onion soup mix the same as Lipton onion soup mix?

This soup mix is similar to Lipton soup mix although it's not as salty tasting as the store bought version.
You can use this homemade version in any recipe calling for Lipton onion soup mix. ¼ cup of the mix equals one packet.

How long will homemade onion soup mix last?

This soup mix will last for up to one year.

Dried soup mix in a bowl.

To use onion soup mix

Use this soup mix in any recipe calling for onion soup mix. You'll need ¼ cup of the mix for a packet of store bought mix.

Onion soup dip

  • Mix ¼ cup of soup mix into 16 ounces of sour cream.
  • Let mixture sit for 20-25 minutes before using to allow the dried onions to become hydrated.
  • Onion soup mix with sour cream.
  • Sour cream dip in a bowl.

Cup of quick onion soup

  • Mix one tablespoon of the mix with one cup of boiling water.
  • Stir well.
  • Allow mixture to sit for a few minutes until the dried onions are soft.

More onion soup recipe ideas

  • Onion Soup Meatloaf - by Bake it With Love
  • Onion Soup Burgers - by Mommy Hates Cooking
  • Sunday Pot Roast - by Home Based Mom
A jar filled with homemade dried soup mix.

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A glass crock filled with onion soup mix.

Homemade Onion Soup Mix

Kathy
Make your own homemade spice mix that replaces the store bought packets.
5 from 18 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Soup, Spices
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cup
Calories 18 kcal

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Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup dried onion
  • ⅓ cup beef bouillon granules
  • ¼ cup onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon celery seed
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Place everything together in a bowl and mix with a whisk or a spoon until well mixed.
  • Place in an airtight container and store at room temperature.

Notes

¼ cup of the mix equals one packet of store bought mix
 
  • Store in an airtight container with a lid at room temperature.
  • The dried onions take a bit longer to soften than store bought soup mix. Just allow for a bit of extra time when making dip or a cup of soup.
  • When using the mix, shake the jar or container before measuring. The contents do settle a bit so giving a little stir is a good idea.
 
 
This recipe yields approximately 1 ⅓ cups of mix. 

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 18kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 903mgPotassium: 62mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Sarah says

    September 21, 2023 at 12:32 pm

    Can you use chicken bouillon instead of beef?

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      September 21, 2023 at 1:31 pm

      Absolutely!

      Reply
  2. Diane says

    July 12, 2023 at 9:20 am

    Can powder soup base be used instead of bullion granules?

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      July 12, 2023 at 4:29 pm

      Hi Diane,
      You should be able to use a powdered soup base.
      Kathy

      Reply
  3. David @ Spiced says

    February 25, 2022 at 6:15 am

    5 stars
    What a great idea, Kathy! We use onion soup mix to make a dip similar to the one you mentioned. However, I'm guessing that dip will taste even better if we start with a homemade soup mix. I've never thought about making my own...putting this on the list for sure!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      February 25, 2022 at 6:20 am

      I hope you give it a try! It's fun making your own pantry staples! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Phyllis Ponack says

    February 24, 2022 at 10:31 am

    Hi Kathy
    This is one recipe I am going to
    try, as I use Lipton Onion Soup mix on my beef roasts as my mother in law did and it gives it an awesome taste. And you you are right the Lipton is pretty salty always had to remember when I made gravy not to use potato water. 🙂
    Thank you for all the recipes you share with us they are amazing.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      February 24, 2022 at 11:01 am

      Hi Phyllis,
      Thanks so much!!! It's so great to hear from you! Hope all is well and enjoy the recipe.
      Kathy 🙂

      Reply

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