Dry Brown Onion Soup Mix: Gluten-Free and Packed with Taste
If you’ve ever tried to find a gluten-free onion soup powder that tastes great, you’ll know it’s not easy. After searching everywhere without success, I decided to make my own Homemade Dry Brown Onion Soup Mix. Starting with a base recipe, I adapted it using gluten-free ingredients available in local shops – and the result is a versatile mix that works beautifully in many dishes.
Why Make Your Own Onion Soup Mix?
- Control the Ingredients: No hidden gluten, preservatives, or artificial additives.
- Better Flavour: Homemade blends taste fresher and more balanced than store-bought powders.
- Cost-Effective: Gluten-free products can be expensive. Making your own saves money and reduces waste.
What Makes This Recipe Special?
This mix is simple to prepare and stores well, making it a convenient staple for your kitchen. It’s perfect for:
- Adding depth to soups and stews.
- Enhancing casseroles and baked dishes.
- Creating a quick seasoning for meats and vegetables.
Gluten-Free Adaptation
Every ingredient in this mix is carefully chosen to avoid gluten. If you’re following a gluten-free diet, this recipe ensures you can enjoy the rich flavour of onion soup without compromise.
Storage Tips
Keep your dry onion soup mix in an airtight jar in a cool, dry place. It will stay fresh for several weeks, ready to use whenever you need a flavour boost.
Why You’ll Love This Homemade Version
- Quick and Easy: Takes minutes to prepare.
- Customisable: Adjust the seasoning to suit your taste.
- Reliable: No more searching for gluten-free options that disappoint.
Final Thoughts
This homemade dry brown onion soup mix is a game-changer for gluten-free cooking. It’s simple, flavourful, and ensures you never have to compromise on taste or quality. Once you try it, you’ll wonder why you didn’t make it sooner!
Ideas, Advice and Suggestions
Dried onion flakes – This is one of those ingredients I purchase whenever I come across it. It may come in large or small pieces; the ones I’ve found have been gluten-free, but it’s always best to check the ingredient list. I found them at Linda’s Bake and Pack.
Woolworths beef stock powder – I specified the store because the variety in stock powders, particularly the salt content, can be significant. It’s advisable to try different stock powders but always review the ingredient list for any stock product. Woolworths’ stock powders, for instance, do not list gluten in the ingredients or allergens.
Bisto – Only the original Bisto does not list gluten or wheat as ingredients. It is available in most grocery stores
Onion powder – I’ve purchased a hard-to-find ingredient at both Woolworths and West Rand Plastic. The issue is that it solidifies in the bottle; however, I manage by chopping it out and grinding it back into powder, which proves effective.
Parsley flakes – Dried parsley is available at nearly every store.
Celery seed – Do not omit this ingredient as it contributes a flavor that the soup powder requires. If it’s truly unavailable, you may substitute it with half the amount of celery salt, which is a blend of celery seeds and salt. Although it introduces a bit more saltiness, the taste remains pleasing. Locating this product was difficult, but I have successfully found it at two locations: Oriental Spice Bazaar at Blueberry Square and on the Linda’s Bake and Pack website.
Paprika – I always keep both smoked and unsmoked paprika at home and typically use the unsmoked variety, but any type of paprika will suffice. It’s available in most grocery stores.
White pepper – You can substitute black pepper for white pepper if you like, but you may need to adjust the seasoning to taste. I opt for a powdered form rather than freshly ground pepper, as it’s challenging to evenly distribute the larger granules, often leading to uneven distribution. For those who are gluten-free, be aware that some pepper blends are mixed with wheat flour,
Homemade Dry Brown Onion Soup Mix
Course: StarterDifficulty: Simple4
servings5
minutes261
kcalA quick and easy dry brown onion soup mix that can be used as a substitute for dry onion soup mix.
Ingredients
1 cup dried onion flakes
3 tablespoons Woolworths beef stock powder
3 tablespoons Bisto
1 tablespoons onion powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon white pepper
Directions
- Stir onion flakes, beef bouillon granules, onion powder, parsley flakes, celery seed, paprika, and black pepper together in a bowl.
- Use as a substitute for dry onion soup mix. 1 envelope of dry soup mix = 40g.
Notes
- To make this into soup, add a tablespoon of the powder with 1 cup of water, bring to the boil in a medium saucepan. Whisk in soup mix, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes.
Use dry in stews or any dish that requires you to add flavour
Origin of the Recipe
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