Recipe: Classic Onion Soup Mix

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Classic Onion Soup Mix
From: cool mom1
Newsgroup: alt.cooking-chien
Source: Quick Cooking
You can prepare soup, make dips, and even season meats with this handy mix.
Yield: 4 batches (20 tbsp. total.)

3/4 cup dried minced onion
1/3 cup beef bouillon granules
1/4 cup onion powder
1/4 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. celery seed

Combine the first 5 ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to a year.

ROASTED POTATOES

6 medium potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil

In a bowl, toss potatoes with oil. Sprinkle with 5 tbsp. onion soup mix; toss to coat. Transfer to an ungreased baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 450F for 35-40 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.

ONION SOUP

4 cups water

In a saucepan, combine water and 5 tbsp. onion soup mix. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.

ONION DIP

2 cups (16 oz.) sour cream
assorted raw veggies, chips or crackers

In a bowl, combine the sour cream and 5 tbsp. Onion soup mix; mix well. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with veggies, chips or crackers.