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seasoning essentials: onion soup cooking base

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Recipe by
Andy Anderson !
@Andy59
Wichita, KS

Lipton onion soup dry mix is used as a base for many a recipe, so I thought I would come up with a version of my own. I have left out two of the ingredients in most copycat recipes, and added two others. The removal of the salt, and sugar gives the base a bit of flexibility; especially in recipes that are already sweet, or salty. And the addition of the cumin, and paprika give it “earthy” flavor-notes that work well in soups, stews and casseroles. Oh, one more thing, I removed the beef bouillon, and lightened it up with chicken bouillon. So, you ready… Let's get into the kitchen.

yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For seasoning essentials: onion soup cooking base

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • 1/2 c
    dehydrated chopped onions
  • 2 Tbsp
    powdered chicken bouillon
  • 2 tsp
    onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    celery seed, ground
  • 1/4 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp
    sweet paprika

How To Make seasoning essentials: onion soup cooking base

  • 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • 2
    Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
  • 3
    Add all the ingredients to a medium-size bowl.
  • 4
    Whisk until combined.
  • 5
    Add to a glass jar with a tightly-fitting lid.
  • 6
    Chef’s Note: If the recipe calls for 1 packet of Lipton soup mix, use 4 tablespoons of this mix.
  • 7
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • 8
    I did not intend this recipe to be something that you make onion soup out of; I intended it to be something you use in a recipe, when that recipe calls for Lipton soup mix. So, use it in soups, stews, casseroles… you get the idea. Enjoy.
  • 9
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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