I grew up with a father who hated the taste and smell of onions, so we didn’t eat them often. I discovered my love for onions in high school, but the closest we got to eating onions at home was dried French onion soup. This is French onion soup.
I eat it as a soup or use it to season food or roast vegetables. Sometimes I would sneak fresh onions into the house (smuggled onions…haha), but during this time I definitely fell in love with French Onion Soup.
After I got to college, I started adding onions to a lot of my cooking. Once I got my own home, I started using onions (along with garlic) in most of my cooking.
When we switched to real food, we stopped using most boxed or canned products, so I no longer buy French onion soup mix. However, I missed the flavor and convenience of the blend.
French onion flavor
Like pre-mixed French onion soup, it combines the flavors of onions, garlic, celery, salt, and pepper. Get the same flavor without the cornstarch, soy protein, and yeast extract. Plus, homemade onion soup mix is naturally gluten-free.
I love buying all the herbs for this recipe and all my other recipes Herb and spice blend Online bulk. It saves money and I don’t always use up the spices I need. Simply store unused herbs and spices in the refrigerator or in a cool place until you are ready to use them.
How to use dry onion soup powder
Onions make almost any salty food taste better. You can add some of this seasoning blend to your favorite soup recipes or just use it to make French onion soup. I added 1/4 cup of the dry onion soup mixture to 2 cups of beef broth and then added the thinly sliced caramelized onions. The soup tasted great too, with some melted Gruyere cheese on top!
Here are some more ideas:
- Add 3 tablespoons of onion soup mixture to 2 cups of sour cream to make French onion sauce. Marinate the spices for a few hours or overnight before serving.
- Add a few tablespoons to homemade meatloaf.
- Add 3 tablespoons of the onion soup mixture to the stew meat and vegetables and cook in the slow cooker.
- I also like to use this mixture to season the meat when I make shepherd’s pie.
French Onion Soup Mix Recipe
Homemade French onion soup blend of herbs, spices, and salt is a great alternative to store-bought onion soup blend. Use it in various recipes.
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Place all ingredients in a jar with lid and shake well.
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Store in a jar or airtight container in a cool, dry place.
nutrient content
French Onion Soup Mix Recipe
Serving size (1 teaspoon)
Calories 3
% Daily Value*
fat 0.01g0%
Saturated fat 0.002g0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g
Monounsaturated fat 0.001g
sodium 76 mg3%
Potassium 13 mg0%
carbohydrate 1 g0%
Fiber 0.1g0%
0.2g sugar0%
protein 0.1g0%
Vitamin A 0.3 SI units0%
Vitamin C 0.5 mg1%
calcium 2 mg0%
iron 0.04 mg0%
*Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
- To make French onion soup, use about 1/4 cup of onion soup mixture for every 2 cups of beef stock. Add 3-4 thinly sliced caramelized onions for extra flavor.
- To use as a mix, you can add ½ cup of soy- and MSG-free beef broth granules and use like a package of French onion soup mix (¼ cup = 1 package). It’s perfect for grilling meats or making French onion soup. I also use it as a seasoning for meat in shepherd’s/cottage pie.
Have you ever tried French onion soup? Ready to try a healthier version?
