Make Homemade Onion Soup Mix: A Pantry Staple You’ll Use Again and Again
You may be wondering—why go through the trouble of making onion soup mix from scratch when packets are cheap and widely available? The truth is, store-bought versions often contain MSG, artificial flavors, and fillers. Making your own ensures you know exactly what you’re putting into your food. You can also adjust the salt, spice, and herbs to suit your taste. It’s ideal for anyone following a clean eating lifestyle, or simply trying to cut back on processed ingredients.
Plus, this mix isn’t just for soup! Use it as a dry rub, seasoning base, dip flavoring, or casserole enhancer. It’s incredibly adaptable.
Ingredients for Onion Soup Mix
Here’s what you’ll need to create this flavorful, all-purpose dry mix:
Onion Flakes
The backbone of the recipe, these dried flakes provide that unmistakable onion flavor and texture.
Parsley
This dried herb adds a mild freshness and color contrast to the mix.
Onion Powder
A concentrated punch of savory, sweet onion flavor that amplifies the flakes.
Garlic Powder
Brings warmth and richness that complements the onion elements beautifully.
Celery Salt
A blend of salt and ground celery seed that adds depth and balance.
Paprika
This mild spice brings subtle warmth and a hint of color to the mix.
Salt
Essential for enhancing all the other flavors in the blend—adjust to taste as needed.
Pepper
Adds just the right amount of heat and depth without overpowering the mix.
All these ingredients are pantry-friendly and shelf-stable, making this mix easy to throw together anytime.
How to Use Your Onion Soup Mix
Using this homemade blend is easy: 3 tablespoons of the mix equals one store-bought packet. From there, you can:
- Add it to 2 cups of boiling water and simmer for instant onion soup.
- Stir it into sour cream for a classic onion dip.
- Rub it on beef, pork, or chicken before roasting or slow cooking.
- Sprinkle it into mashed potatoes, burgers, or casseroles for a savory flavor boost.
With a little creativity, the possibilities are endless.
Label Your Jars!
This recipe is printed on a dishwasher-safe label made for the lids of mason jars! Each label has the recipe to refill the jar and make the item (if applicable).
You can buy each label individually, or a pack of all of the pantry labels in my website shop.
Why You’ll Love Having This in Your Pantry
Having a jar of onion soup mix in your spice rack is a game-changer. Not only is it fast and flexible, but it also reduces food waste and packaging. You can customize the blend with low-sodium alternatives or add extra herbs for a gourmet twist. And since the mix stores well for months, you can make a large batch and always have some ready for quick meals and snacks.
Whether you’re meal prepping, cooking from scratch, or just want a little extra flavor in your life, this homemade dry mix is a must-have kitchen staple.
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Check Out The Pantry Labels
In 2024, I released a set of Pantry Labels with recipes that are dishwasher-safe and fit the lids of mason jars perfectly.
Each labels has the recipe to refill the dry mix jar, as well as the recipe to make the item if applicable.
Onion Soup Dry Mix
Ingredients
- 16 tablespoons onion flakes
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the onion flakes, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, celery salt, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Use a spoon or whisk to stir the ingredients until they’re well blended. Make sure the powders are evenly distributed so each scoop has balanced flavor.
- Pour the mixture into a clean, dry 16 oz pint jar or any airtight container. Use a funnel for easier transfer, and press the mix down slightly if needed to fit it all in.
- Label the jar with the mix name and the date. Store it in a cool, dark pantry. It will keep fresh for up to 6 months.
- Whenever a recipe calls for a packet of onion soup mix, use 3 tablespoons of your homemade version. No need to adjust the rest of the recipe—just swap and go!
