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Made without added sugar, bouillon, or preservatives, this super simple Copycat Lipton Onion Soup Mix recipe adds intense savory flavor to endless dishes.
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Growing up, Lipton Onion Soup Mix was a pantry staple in my home. My mom used it to add intense flavor to rice pilaf, burgers, and roasted red potatoes. It was the secret ingredient that transformed simple meals into family favorites.
However, while it enhances flavor, store-bought onion soup mix also comes with a dose of sodium, preservatives, sugar, MSG, and gluten.
But don't worry, you don't have to give up that delicious flavor!
You can easily recreate the classic taste of Lipton Dry Onion Soup Mix in minutes using simple spices you likely already have--and leave the preservatives on the shelf!
Dry Onion Soup Mix Ingredients
- Onion: To pack in A LOT of onion flavor, this recipe calls for both dried onion flakes and onion powder.
- Garlic Powder: Rounds out the flavor and balances out the onion.
- Celery Seed: This is not a commonly used spice in most homes and may not be one you typically keep on hand. However, it is necessary to achieve the same flavor found in Lipton Onion Soup Mix. It is also delicious in Shake and Bake Pork Chops, Instant Pot Chicken Gnocchi Soup, and Old Bay as well--so it won't go to waste in your pantry!
- Dried Parsley: A little bit of dried parsley adds a bit of freshness to the blend.
- Salt and Pepper: Because this recipe does not call for bouillon, you need to add salt and pepper to enhance the flavors. I recommend kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper for best results.
How to Make & Store Onion Soup Mix
The following tips are provided to help you achieve perfect results. You will find the detailed instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Combine. Making onion soup mix is as easy as mixing the dried spices and salt together until everything is well combined.
- Use or Store. If you aren't planning to use the dry onion soup mix immediately, transfer it to an airtight jar or container and store in a cool, dark pantry or spice cabinet for up to 6 months.
How to Replace Lipton Onion Soup Mix
To replace a 2-ounce packet of Lipton Onion Soup mix use ¼ cup of this homemade blend.
Ways to Use Onion Soup Mix
Beyond using this blend as a replacement for Lipton Onion Soup Mix, you can also use it to enhance flavor in a variety of ways.
- Chip Dip: Make the easiest chip dip ever using this homemade onion soup mix recipe.
- Season Rice: Add a tablespoon or two to rice while cooking for incredible flavor, or use it to make rice pilaf or Instant Pot rice pilaf.
- Flavor Pot Roast: Add 2-3 tablespoons of the Slow Cooker pot roast in addition to other seasonings for an additional layer of flavor. Or make a delicious Instant Pot Mississippi pot roast or tender crockpot beef tips.
- In a Marinade: Prepare a quick and flavorful marinade for veggies and proteins by mixing 2 tablespoons of the Onion Soup Mix with ⅓ cup olive oil and ¼ cup red wine vinegar. It is my go-to marinade when preparing vegetable kabobs and is a great addition to my London broil marinade as well.
- Flavor Ground Beef Recipes: Add amazing flavor to Instant Pot beef stroganoff, Instant Pot meatloaf, and classic hamburgers with this onion soup mix.
- Season Potatoes: Replace the salt with this onion soup mix in air fryer potatoes, baked fries, or roasted fingerling potatoes for a delicious, savory spin.
More Favorite Homemade Spice Blends
Homemade Dry Onion Soup
Ingredients
- ½ cup dried onion flakes
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon celery seed
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, combine ½ cup dried onion flakes, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon celery seed, and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to an airtight container and store in a cool, dark place (like the pantry or spice cabinet) for up to 6 months.
- To replace a 2 ounce packet of Lipton Onion Soup Mix, use ¼ cup of this homemade blend.
Equipment
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
we are on a low sodium diet and this recipe is perfect. I use herb ox no salt added bullion powder and followed the recipe to the T. We had onion dip for the first time in years. Thank you for posting this recipe.
I am so happy to hear this recipe allowed you to enjoy something again!
What about beef bullion?
Hi Tina! I don't typically add it, as it is hard to find one with quality ingredients. Feel free to add 2 teaspoons of your favorite blend to the mix.
I am following a carnavore way of eating which is low carb. I love Lipton Onion soup mix but don't like some of the preservatives and want healthier ingredients. This recipe sounds great but does have carbs. Any way to reduce the carbs?
I would like ways to season meats for flavor but less carbs.
Thank you and God bless. 💕
Brenda
Hi Brenda! The nutritional information is for the FULL recipe, which is equivalent to two packets, not an individual serving. Given that this recipe contains no added sugar or flour, the carbs are nearly negligible per serving (and come from the dried onion). Per serving (which would be about 16 per recipe), the carb count is less than 1 gram.
very good
Hi there, this is probably a silly question, but did you use white or black pepper?
For this recipe, I prefer black pepper. White pepper blends in better, but I feel a bit overwhelming in flavor.
Hi there. Can I leave out the celery powder (do to food sensitivity)? Thanks.
Absolutely!
I think the celery powder is a typo, every else it is celery seeds.
Sorry about that! Everything should be updated to say celery seed.
Perfection! This is so good!
I am so glad you enjoyed Kara!
Noticed your recipe says 10 grams of sugar. But sugar is not an ingredient. Does this come from the onions (on keto and avoiding sugar)?
Hi Louie, yes this is natural sugars that come from the dried onions. However, the entire batch actually only has 5 grams, not 10. That means for each serving you would have less than .25 grams.