CHEF JEFF — ONE BYTE AT A TIME: Dried Onion Soup Mix

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If you use dry soup mix frequently, here’s a homemade version that’s sodium-free.

Dried Onion Soup Mix

3 tablespoons dried onion flakes

1 teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon garlic powder

1/3 teaspoon paprika

1/3 teaspoon turmeric (optional)

1 tablespoon sugar or heat-stable sugar substitute

2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes

¼ teaspoon ground pepper, or to taste

Shake ingredients together in a jar or plastic bag. Makes the equivalent of 1 (1.25-ounce) packet commercial dried onion soup. Use to boost flavor in stews, roasts and casseroles.

To make sour cream-onion dip, blend mix with 2 cups sour cream and chill thoroughly.

To use as soup, add 4 cups water, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.

Yield: Serves 4.

Grab more food tidbits at the Chef Jeff blog at GrandForksHerald.com.

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