Dried Onion Soup and Recipe Mix Substitute

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons dried onion flakes
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/3 teaspoon paprika
• 1/3 teaspoon turmeric (optional)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper, or to taste

Directions

Shake ingredients together in a jar or plastic bag. Makes the equivalent of one (1.25-ounce) packet of commercial dried onion soup. Use to boost flavor in stews, roasts and casseroles.

To make sour cream onion dip, blend mix with 2 cups sour cream and chill thoroughly.

To use as soup, add 4 cups water, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.  Makes 4 servings of soup.

Yield: 1 packet to use as dip mix or soup.