Description
Homemade low-sodium onion soup mix delivers robust flavor without excess salt, perfect for health-conscious cooks seeking delicious seasoning alternatives. Crafted with simple dried herbs and spices, this blend lets you control sodium intake while enjoying rich, savory goodness in your favorite recipes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) onion flakes
- 10 tablespoons (150 ml) beef bouillon granules (sodium-free)
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Ingredient:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
Instructions
- Gather dried herbs, spices, and powdered ingredients for the low-sodium onion soup mix.
- Add dehydrated onion flakes, garlic powder, parsley, and other specified seasonings into a clean mixing bowl.
- Whisk the dry ingredients together using a fork or small whisk to ensure even distribution of all components.
- Crush any larger dried onion flakes to create a uniform, fine texture throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the blended seasoning mixture into a sealed glass jar or airtight container with a secure lid.
- Label the container with the mix name and current date of preparation.
- Store the homemade seasoning blend in a cool, dark pantry away from direct sunlight and moisture.
- Use the low-sodium onion soup mix within 6 months for optimal flavor and potency.
- When ready to use, measure the appropriate amount for recipes requiring seasoning or soup base.
Notes
- Swap out table salt for low-sodium alternatives like potassium chloride or herbs to maintain flavor while reducing sodium intake.
- Use this homemade mix as a quick seasoning for roasts, stews, and casseroles without the high salt content of store-bought packets.
- Create customized blends by adding dried herbs like thyme or rosemary for extra depth and complexity in your dishes.
- Make smaller batches to ensure maximum freshness and potency of the dried ingredients, keeping the mix at its peak flavor potential.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 22 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 12 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg