Hi Moms - I'm trying to cut back on the chemical content of my food. Are there any good (emphasis on "good") dry onion soup mixes out there that don't have MSG or other chemicals? Thanks!
Edit - Thanks for the responses so far ... I should have mentioned that I'm using the mix for another recipe (swiss steak), and not to make onion soup (but thanks for the recipes - I'll have to try them out!).
Not sure about dry soup without chemicals. But onion soup is easy to make with no dry mix. If you just want it as a flavor component, you can duplicate with beef bullion and dried onion flakes, garlic, salt, and pepper, maybe a little rosemary, and oregeno.
I have a recipe for a french onion soup, homemade all the way. I cook everything (almost) from scratch, that way I know exactly what is in it and how bad it is for me!
If you want a homemade soup mix (what I use for a french onion soup), melt a few tablespoons of butter in a saucepan. Stir in a teaspoon of white sugar. Cook 3 onions, thinly sliced, in this mix over medium heat for 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
Stir in a tablespoon of flour until well blended with the onions and juices. Add 2 1/2 cups of water, 1/2 cup red wine, and 10 1/2 ounces of beef broth. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover soup, and simmer for 10 minutes.
Other people add a bunch of seasonings, which you can totally add to taste. This is what I use with pieces of french bread and mozzarella or swiss cheese on top. Play with it and you will make something delicious!
Hope that helps!
Don't know of any, but I'd check Whole Food or maybe even Trader Joes.
Does Watkins make O.?
