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Copycat Lipton Onion Soup Mix Recipe

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This homemade dry onion soup mix recipe is so easy to make and taste just like Lipton Onion Soup Mix. Made with basic pantry staple spices, it’s perfect for making classic onion dip and seasoning many other recipes.

Lipton onion soup mix in two glass jars.

Who doesn’t love Lipton Onion Soup Mix? Especially, during the holidays. It’s in every bowl of gravy, casserole, and the best dish of all – classic french onion dip. That stuff is like crack. However, this tiny packet of seasoning is also loaded with fillers, preservatives, and tons of sodium. So, no Bueno.

But, you can make your own homemade dry onion soup mix that’s much healthier. It’s perfect for adding flavor to veggie burgers, roasted red potatoes, and making that coveted onion dip that everyone loves. This is not just one more copycat recipe – it’s better! Don’t let your pantry be caught without it. Ready? Let’s make it!

Dry onion soup mix on parchment paper.

Ingredients For Copycat Lipton Onion Soup Mix

Most Lipton onion soup mix recipes are not vegan because they use beef bouillon. But, not this one. All you have to do is whip up a batch of my Vegetable Bouillon Powder and you’re good to go. And, don’t leave it out. It’s the most important element of this recipe.

And, don’t sub the vegetable bouillon with a store-bought brand. They usually contain oil, fillers, and are high in sodium. Once you have the bouillon made you only need a few more ingredients. Here’s what you need.

  • Dried Onion Flakes
  • Vegetable Bouillon Powder
  • Onion Powder & Garlic Powder
  • Dried Parsely
  • Paprika (I like using smoked paprika because it adds another layer of flavor)
  • Celery Seed
  • Black Pepper

Salt is optional because it’s already in the vegetable bouillon. So, I would make the dry onion soup mix and then season with salt as needed.

Spoonful of dry onion soup mix.

How To Make Copycat Lipton Onion Soup Mix

This is one of the easiest, fastest, and most profound recipes you will ever make. Simply add all the ingredients to a bowl, whisk everything together, and store in a glass jar. That’s it!

How To Use Dry Onion Soup Mix

This simple and delicious seasoning can be used to add flavor tons of recipes. Apart from the most obvious, here are a few more ways to enhance your favorite recipes.

  • Add 3 tablespoons to this Chickpea Vegan Meatloaf
  • Toss with oven-roasted potatoes before baking
  • Add 1 tablespoon to this Instant Pot Brown Rice
  • Mix with this oil-free salad dressing to make a delicious marinade for veggies and tofu
  • Add it to some hot veggie broth for a simple and healthy French Onion Soup

Questions & Suggestions

How Do I Store It?

Keep this Lipton onion soup mix recipe in a glass jar and in cool dark place like your pantry for up to 6 months.

Is It Gluten-Free?

Yes!

How Much Do I Use?

2 ounces, about ¼ cup, equals 1 packet of Lipton Onion Soup Mix.

Can I Make More?

This dry onion soup mix is very easily doubled, tripled, or even quadrupled. I’d recommend it.

Two jars of Lipton Onion Soup Mix.

More Recipes To Season With Dry Onion Soup Mix

  • Vegan Mashed Potatoes
  • Easy Vegan Brown Gravy
  • Instant Pot Potato Soup Recipe
  • Instant Pot Vegetable Soup
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Copycat Lipton Onion Soup Mix Recipe


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  • Author: Shane Martin
  • Prep Time: 2 mins.
  • Total Time: 2 mins.
  • Yield: 1 cup 1x
  • Diet: Vegan
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This homemade dry onion soup mix recipe is so easy to make and taste just like Lipton Onion Soup Mix. Made with basic pantry staple spices, it’s perfect for making classic onion dip and seasoning many other recipes.


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Ingredients

  • ½ cup dried onion flakes
  • ¼ cup vegetable bouillon powder
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. dried parsley
  • ½ tsp. smoked paprika or regular paprika
  • ½ tsp. celery seed
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients together and store in a glass jar or airtight container.

Equipment

8oz. Mason Jars

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Notes

Store in a glass jar for up to 6 months. 

This recipe yields 4 packets of Lipton Onion Soup Mix.

If a recipe calls for 1 packet of Lipton Onion Soup mix, use ¼ cup of this homemade blend. 

  • Cuisine: Vegan

Keywords: dry onion soup mix, lipton onion soup mix recipe

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  1. Ellen Lederman

    October 15, 2020 at 4:26 pm

    I’m so excited that you did this! For years I’ve been wanting to make a version of onion soup mix-apricot chicken. You may not have any idea what I’m referring to. It was popular during the sixties and seventies. Lipton onion soup, French dressing, and apricot jam. It became more than the sum of its parts—kind of tangy and delicious. Maybe I wouldn’t like it as much now—things were a lot more limited and basic back then, but just for nostalgia’s sake—and it’s easy and should still taste pretty good. Just have to decide whether to use baked tofu or tempeh or soy curls or mushrooms. Probably soy curls would be best. Many thanks.

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    • Shane Martin

      October 16, 2020 at 2:03 pm

      Thanks, Ellen! I say make them all:)

      Reply
  2. Mike

    October 15, 2020 at 8:26 pm

    Simple, delicious, and amazing!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  3. karin feltman

    October 16, 2020 at 12:54 am

    is the celery seed in this ground or whole?

    Reply
    • Shane Martin

      October 16, 2020 at 2:02 pm

      It is not initially ground. But, you could do that if you wanted.

      Reply
  4. Letizia

    October 16, 2020 at 7:54 am

    Hello Shane,
    This sounds like a great recipe to have on hand. How would you suggest trying to replicate the onion dip? A cashew base or tofu? Any recipe you could share? Also just a heads up that there is no link for the oil free dressing you mention in the post.
    Thank you!

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    • Shane Martin

      October 16, 2020 at 2:01 pm

      You can use my cashew sour cream or tofu sour cream recipe. Then, add 1/4 cup of the seasoning and mix it together. Let it chill for about 20 minutes. Enjoy!

      Reply
  5. Sue Ann

    December 08, 2020 at 7:03 pm

    I can’t find onion flakes anywhere. Is it ok to substitute with dried minced onion? If you order online, will you please provide the product or link? I would really like to try this — I love your recipes! Thank you!

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    • Shane Martin

      December 08, 2020 at 9:48 pm

      Hi, Sue Ann. That’s essentially the same thing. It will work just fine. Blessings.

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