Homemade Cream of Onion Soup
This homemade cream of onion soup is a simple pantry staple made from dry onion soup mix and hot water, creating an exact one-to-one replacement for canned cream of onion soup in any recipe.
This homemade cream of onion soup is a simple pantry staple made from dry onion soup mix and hot water, creating an exact one-to-one replacement for canned cream of onion soup in any recipe.
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In a small saucepan, add the dry onion soup mix.
Pour in the hot water.
Whisk the mixture until well combined.
Place the saucepan over medium heat.
Continue whisking constantly as the mixture heats and thickens to a concentrated, goopy consistency, similar to canned condensed soup.
Remove from heat. The soup is now ready to be used as a one-to-one replacement for canned cream of onion soup.
Store the prepared soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze in ice cube trays for up to 3 months.
Yes, this homemade version is designed as a one-to-one replacement for canned cream of onion soup in any recipe calling for it.
The dry soup mix keeps for months in a cool, dry pantry. Once mixed with water, use immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Yes, you can freeze the prepared soup in ice cube trays or containers for up to 3 months, then thaw and reheat as needed.
You can make a substitute by combining dried minced onions, beef or chicken bouillon, salt, and pepper, though the flavor profile will differ slightly.
