HomeMade Onion Soup Mix

I got this recipe from a friend and we use it just as we would use any package of Lipton Onion. I haven't calculated the cost of making it to verify that it is less expensive BUT...making things kinds of things myself ensures two things: One, they do not include any extra chemicals such as preservatives and flavors; second, I always have an amply supply (no last minute runs to the store for missing ingredients). It takes almost no effort to mix and then it's just sitting in my pantry ready to use!

To Make One Packet's Worth (approx a heaping 1/4 cup)...

8 tsp dried onion flakes
4 tsp beef bouillon granules
1 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp celery

To Make 6 Packets Worth (approx 2 cups worth)...
This can be stored in a pint-sized mason jar or some other type of airtight container.

2 cups dried onion flakes
1 cup beef bouillon granules
1/4 cup onion powder
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp celery

To Make 12 Packets Worth (approx 4 cups worth)...
This can be stored in a quart-sized mason jar or some other type of airtight container.

1 cups dried onion flakes
1/2 cup beef bouillon granules
2 tbs onion powder
1/2 tbs pepper (or 1 1/2 tsp)
1/2 tbs celery (or 1 1/2 tsp)

When I first started using bulk spices/seasonings for some of my more frequent recipes and mixes, I bought from Whole Foods, Central Market, or my local health foods store. You can purchase in exactly the amount you like in their bulk section rather than the little-bitty containers that are available at regular grocery stores. You can purchase bulk seasoning online for cheap by googling some resources (looks to be supercheap although I have yet to try) or you can purchase organic seasonings in bulk from Mountain Rose or Frontier. I've personally purchased from Frontier for organic spices/herbs/etc.