Soup, onion, dry, mix

Dry onion soup mix is dehydrated onion, bouillon and seasoning blended into a fine mix meant to be stirred into hot water and simmered into a savory soup, or whisked into sour cream for a classic onion dip served with potato chips or crudites. Beyond soup and dip, cooks stir a spoonful into pot roast braising liquid, meatloaf mixture, green bean casserole or roasted potatoes for a quick savory-onion flavor without chopping and caramelizing fresh onion. It also works whisked into melted butter and brushed over bread before toasting, or stirred into ground beef for burgers when a stronger savory note is wanted.

Keep the packet sealed in a cool, dry pantry; once opened, transfer any leftover mix to an airtight container so the small flakes don't absorb moisture and clump. Per 100 g, the dry mix carries 65.1g of carbohydrate and 6.6g of fiber, which is 24% of the Daily Value and its highest-ranking nutrient, alongside 15% DV each of protein and potassium and 14% DV magnesium. The actual 8g serving used in a recipe delivers only a fraction of those totals since it's meant to season a full pot of soup or bowl of dip rather than being eaten on its own, so it works best as a compact flavor base to build a broth, dip or braise around rather than a food measured out and eaten by itself.