Classic Onion Soup Mix

Name: Classic Onion Soup Mix
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 cups.
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

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."

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 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 15x10x1-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.

Nutrition Facts

1 tablespoon: 15 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 3mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

Originally published as Classic Onion Soup Mix in Quick Cooking September/October 1999

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jakeor2

Jun 15, 2010

This works very well as a substitute for packaged onion soup mix. I keep a jar of it on hand in my pantry.
Summy

Jul 3, 2009

It's not hard to make this a vegetarian dish. Simply substitute vegetarian bouillon for the beef.
loridillon

Jul 31, 2008

Not really a vegetarian dish, if it contains beef bouillon. TOH, be more careful with your listings!