Classic Onion Soup Mix
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You can prepare soup, make dips and even season meats with this handy mix from June Mullins of Livonia, Missouri. "My grandchildren really enjoy it as a coating on oven-roasted potatoes," she says. "It's an inexpensive substitute for the envelopes you get at the store."
SERVINGS: 24
CATEGORY: Low Fat
METHOD:
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 5 min.
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup dried minced onion
- 1/3 cup beef bouillon granules
- 1/4 cup onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
- FOR ONION SOUP:
- 4 cups water
- FOR ROASTED POTATOES
- 6 medium potatoes (about 2 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- FOR ONION DIP:
- 2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream
- Assorted raw vegetables, chips or crackers
Directions:
Combine the first five ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 1 year. Yield: 4 batches (20 tablespoons total).
To prepare onion soup: In a saucepan, combine water and 5 tablespoons onion soup mix. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Yield: 3 servings.
To prepare roasted potatoes: In a bowl, toss potatoes and oil. Sprinkle with 5 tablespoons onion soup mix; toss to coat. Transfer to an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 35-40 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Yield: 6 servings.
To prepare onion dip: In a bowl, combine sour cream and 5 tablespoons onion soup mix; mix well. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with vegetables, chips or crackers. Yield: 2 cups. Yield: 3 servings onion soup, 6 servings roasted potatoes or 2 cups onion dip.