Homemade French Onion Soup Mix
This homemade French onion soup mix is the ultimate pantry shortcut, delivering the same rich, savory flavor as store-bought packets without the fillers or excessive sodium. Made with just a handful of pantry staples, it takes about five minutes to prepare and costs a fraction of the price. Perfect for soups, dips, roasts, meatloaf, and more, this versatile mix keeps for months in an airtight jar.
Equipment
- Medium mixing bowl
- Measuring spoons and measuring cup
- Whisk or fork For combining ingredients thoroughly
- Airtight glass storage jars For keeping the mix fresh; labels recommended
Ingredients
- 1 cup dehydrated minced onion freeze-dried recommended for best flavor and rehydration
- 4 teaspoons beef bouillon granules or 4 crumbled beef bouillon cubes
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric optional, for color
Instructions
- Gather and measure all ingredients carefully using measuring spoons and a cup.
- Add the dehydrated minced onion, beef bouillon granules, celery seed, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, and turmeric to a mixing bowl.
- Whisk everything together thoroughly for about 30 seconds to a minute until the mixture looks uniform in color with no visible clumps of any single ingredient.
- Check the bottom of the bowl for stubborn clumps of bouillon granules and press them with the back of a spoon to break them apart, then whisk again briefly.
- Transfer the finished mix into an airtight glass jar, label with the date, and store in a cool, dark pantry away from heat and sunlight.
Notes
- Three tablespoons of this homemade blend equals one standard store-bought packet of French onion soup mix.
- Use dehydrated minced onion rather than fresh — fresh onion introduces moisture that shortens shelf life.
- If using bouillon cubes, crumble them as finely as possible with your fingers or the back of a spoon to avoid uneven clumps.
- This mix keeps well in an airtight jar in a cool, dark pantry for up to 6 months.
- For a low-sodium version, use a sodium-free or reduced-sodium bouillon and omit any additional salt.
- For a gluten-free version, check that your bouillon brand is labeled gluten-free, as some contain wheat-based fillers.
- For a vegetarian version, swap the beef bouillon for vegetable bouillon of equal strength.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne or extra black pepper.
- To make French onion dip, stir 3 tablespoons of the mix into 1 cup of sour cream and chill for at least an hour before serving.
- Double or triple the recipe if you use it frequently — it stores well and saves even more time.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 20kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gSodium: 640mgSugar: 1g
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