Question: Is there a Homemade Onion Soup Mix we could make at home instead of buying Lipton's?

Here's 5 recipes found on the internet:

This soup mix makes a great gift too! 
Make up some packets of onion soup mix, add a soup label, soup bowls, soup spoons, recipes, and some non-perishable ingredients. Place in a basket or pretty box wrapped in a tea towel.

#1  Copy cat Lipton's Onion Soup
3/4 cup instant minced onion 
1/3 cup beef bouillon powder 
4 teaspoons onion powder 
1/4 teaspoon crushed celery seeds 
1/4 teaspoon sugar 

Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container. 
Makes 4 servings, approximately 19 tablespoons.
About 5 tablespoons of mix are equal to 1 1¼-ounce package. 

To make onion dip: Mix 5 tablespoons with one pint of sour cream.

Here's the link to the actual recipe: http://www.recipezaar.com/24952

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#2 Here's a video where this cook  makes a homemade mix:


Her ingredients are:
Beef bouillon powder,
celery seed,
dried onion,
sugar,
parsley

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#3 Homemade Dry Onion Soup Mix

4 teaspoons beef bouillon granules

8 teaspoons dried onion flakes

1 teaspoon onion powder

¼ teaspoon seasoned pepper

Directions: 
1.       Cut a 6 inch square of heavy duty foil.
2.       Place all ingredients in center of foil.
3.       Fold foil to make an airtight package.
4.       Label with date and contents.
5.       Store in a cool, dry place.
6.       Use within 6 months.
This recipe is from  http://www.food.com/recipe/Homemade-Dry-Onion-Soup-Mix-110331 . It is a great substitute for the boxed onion soup mix. It equals one packet or about 1 ¼ ounces. You can add garlic powder or other seasonings if you wish.

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#4 Copycat Lipton Onion Soup Mix NO MSG

5 tbs to ¼ 3/4 cup dried minced onion 

1/3 cup NO msg beef bouillon powder 

4 tsp onion powder  

1/4 tsp celery salt  

1/4 tsp sugar 

http://www.grouprecipes.com/44311/copycat-lipton-onion-soup-mix-no-msg.html
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#5 How to make healthy Onion Soup Mix:

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
• 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons minced onion
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 11/2 teaspoons dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container until ready to use.  Should last up to a year. Makes 3 heaping tablespoons.
http://www.joyofkosher.com/recipe/homemade-healthy-onion-soup-mix/

Let us know which one you tried and tell us if it was worth it....