Learn How To Make Your Own French Onion Soup Mix Based On Lipton’s Mix!

Today we have a delicious French onion soup mix based on the French onion soup mix by Lipton. You can use this as a delicious dry mix, or add it to other recipes for additional flavoring.

All you need to make this awesome French onion soup mix is 5 ingredients, and you will be able to make all sorts of things, even a Lipton soup meatloaf, yum!

If you find yourself buying pre-made French onion soup mix all the time, it is about time that you try to make it at home yourself and spare yourself a few pennies by preparing it, so you always have some ready! 

Do you remember that packet usually thought of for dip… However, with so many other uses, you can make it yourself, and make it in bulk so that you can use it for anything that takes your fancy!

Interested? We thought so, let’s tell you how to do this!

What You Need To Know

We are terrible for always using a packet of this stuff any time we make a Ninja Foodi meatloaf, or if we make meatballs in the air fryer, we just can’t help ourselves. 

However, making it ourselves has been a lifesaver, why? Well, sometimes we just want to add a bit more, but opening a second packet feels like a waste and like overkill. 

All it takes to make this is 5 simple dry ingredients, so it is super easy, and does not take long to make either! The real question is why would you not make this?

We have done the same thing a few things with our favorite dry steak rubs, making 10 servings of it in a single day saves so much time in prep for meals, and you do not even have to measure anything. 

Just use as much as you want to and store the rest after, and you are done. If you want the same as in a single packet, then we can help you measure that out as well. 

What Is It Made Of?

Those grocery store-bought packets that you see or hear about most often are usually Lipton, however, nowadays, you can also find copycat versions which are store-branded and are cheaper. 

This brings us a step even further to it being homemade. However, it is even cheaper when you make it yourself as it is 0 waste and saved in reusable containers. 

You can have a lot of the ingredients on hand as is, but if not here are the things you will need to get:

• You need to get some dehydrated minced onions.
• Get some beef stock powder, or some beef bouillon and crush it up.
• Ensure you have onion powder.
• Make sure you have garlic powder.
• Smoked paprika is a must-have.
• You could also add ¼ tsp of celery seeds, or even celery salt if you want to! 
• Get a mason jar for convenient storage!

Something we love even more is that if you have Celiac, you can make this gluten-free as well, so you can get a taste of heaven with every meal and not have to worry! The pre-made packaged versions usually aren’t.

There is usually a little bit of flour present, however, when this is not there, everyone can enjoy these flavors without worry. 

However, make sure that you check all the ingredients you buy to ensure that the brands who make these are gluten-free, and there is absolutely no chance of cross-contamination at all!

How Much Is In A Packet Of Onion Soup Mix?

Our recipe will create around a single envelope of dry onion soup mix if you make it exactly as we direct. We sometimes do not even measure it for some recipes, however, if you need just one serving then this usually equals 3 tablespoons. 

Do remember, you can just multiply the ingredients to make as much as you want, then measure in tablespoons when you use it in a dish!  

Making A Lipton Onion Soup Mix CopyCat Recipe!

Realistically, you could just add all the ingredients, cover it, and then shake it to break up any clumps. There should not be any clumps in there unless your powder has sat for a while, however, if you do have clumps, a fork can get through it for you. 

Once you have mixed up your ingredients and made your homemade onion soup mix then you can enjoy it in soups, pot roasts, and more!

What Recipes Use This?

What can you use this in? Well, honestly, the only restriction is your imagination. Of course, we would not add this to certain dishes, but feel free to experiment. 

Here are some recipes we like using this homemade onion soup mix in! 

• Dip. This means it is great with chips and just mixed in with sour cream and some black pepper it can make for a delicious, unique snack! 

• Crockpot roasts with an onion soup mix are delicious, and we highly recommend trying it in a roast! 

• You could also add it to your drippings and make an instant pot gravy with a bit of water and cornstarch for thickening.

• This mix will also add extra flavor to a Ninja Foodi French onion soup, or a Crockpot French onion soup. If you enjoy either of these, it can make for a great addition to dinner!

This mix can make otherwise bland ingredients such as breadcrumbs and ground beef leap to life with extra flavor. 

We have even seen people using it all the time in meatloaf recipes. If you grew up with this dry soup mix and you want to add a splash of flavor to your life without having to pay Lipton prices, this is the way to go!

How Long Will The Soup Mix Last?

If you want the mix to last longer, you need to think about packaging, because it is the packaging that matters here. As long as you are storing it in a well-sealed container, or even a sealed freezer bag with all the air removed, your mix could last 2 whole years! 

If you enjoy batch cooking, or making slow cooker meals with onion soup on the regular then this is a wise idea for you!

You can make this yummy dry seasoning in very little time, and once you know how to do this, you’ll soon be doing it with all your others as well! 

Just make sure that you date your jars so that you know how long they have been made and when they need to be renewed. This way you know that your cupboard is always stocked with the flavors, seasonings, and mixes you crave!

Considerations

If you are worried that you will need to use the exact amount that you would get in a single packet, then you should simply measure it out and store it in snack bags instead. 

Around 3 tablespoons should go into each one if you want the exact amount that would go into one packet. However, the easiest thing to do is to store your mix in a jar and leave a note on it stating it is 3 tablespoons per Lipton package.

The primary reason behind this would be for saving money, as well as saving on excess packaging. All these bags are just unnecessary and would end up in landfills, so Tupperware and jars work best, as you can just wash them out when you want to make more! 

Our Recipe

Now the bit you have been waiting for. This is our copycat Lipton French onion soup mix that you can use as a dry dip mix or to add to any of your recipes that are dying to have some extra flavor. 

All you need is 5 ingredients, and you are good to go! 

Only taking 10 minutes to make and making 8 servings, this is a recipe you will never forget!

Ingredients

• ½ cup of dehydrated onions.
• ½ cup of beef stock powder.
• 1 tablespoon of onion powder.
• 2 teaspoons of garlic powder. 
• 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika.  

Step-By-Step

This simple recipe only really has one step to make, which is fantastic, easy, and low effort! 

1. In a bowl, add all the ingredients, and mix them.
2. Use as you would like, and note that this makes as much as you would get in a single packet of purchased Lipton onion soup mix!

Nutritional Values

If you are watching your calories, fats, salt, or sugar intake, or just want to know what vitamins you can get from this French onion soup mix, then check out the nutritional values right here!

• Calories: 38 kcal.
• Fat: 1 g.
• Saturated fats: 1 g.
• Polyunsaturated fats: 1 g.
• Monounsaturated fats: 1 g.
• Cholesterol: 1 mg.
• Sodium: 3846 mg.
• Potassium: 89 mg.
• Carbohydrates: 4 g.
• Fiber: 1 g.
• Sugar: 3 g.
• Protein: 3 g.
• Vitamin A: 123 IU.
• Vitamin C: 1 mg. 
• Calcium: 12 mg.
• Iron: 1 mg.

Overall

See, it is that easy. Say goodbye to all the time you found yourself having to buy endless amounts of Lipton French Onion soup just to make sure that you could enjoy some tasty soup mix. 

You needn’t spend countless dollars on this mix when you can make it yourself really easily. 

What is even better is as long as you know the measurements required per dish, you can easily make it in bulk, enough to last for 20 or even 50 meals if you wanted! 

Why spend money on pre-made package mixes when you can just make them yourself with ease? This is why it is our favorite soup mix and why it should be yours. 5 simple ingredients can change your life and put some extra cash in your pocket. 

Give it a try today, and enjoy French onion soup mixes in a totally new light, fresh, and homemade!