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Classic Onion Soup Mix

Name: Classic Onion Soup Mix
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 20 tablespoons mix.
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 sour cream; Assorted raw vegetables, chips or crackers

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 5 min.

Makes

20 tablespoons mix

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."

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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 sour cream
Assorted raw vegetables, chips or crackers

Directions

Combine the first 5 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: 4 servings.
To prepare roasted potatoes: Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, toss potatoes and oil. Sprinkle with 5 tablespoons onion soup mix; toss to coat. Transfer to an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, until tender, 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Yield: 6 servings.
To prepare onion dip: In a bowl, combine sour cream and 5 tablespoons onion soup mix; mix well. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Serve with vegetables, chips or crackers. Yield: 16 servings.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup prepared soup: 30 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 310mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Free food.

Classic Onion Soup Mix

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