Onion soup mix is a pantry staple for good reason. It adds all the flavor and seasoning of your spice rack without the fuss.
34 Recipes That Start With a Packet of Onion Soup Mix
Updated on Aug. 28, 2024
Bratwurst Supper
After trying a few bratwurst recipes, I’ve found this meal-in-one is ideal for camping since it grills to perfection in a heavy-duty foil bag. Loaded with chunks of bratwurst, red potatoes, mushrooms and carrots, it’s easy to season with onion soup mix and a little soy sauce. —Janice Meyer, Medford, Wisconsin
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Catalina Chicken
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Using salad dressing to make this family favorite helps keep the prep time to only 10 minutes. I like to spoon extra sauce over the baked Catalina chicken just before serving. —Frances Roberts, Silver Spring, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 chicken breast half: 261 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 727mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 29g protein.
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Beef Stroganoff
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe for beef Stroganoff with round steak is one I spotted in a local hospital auxiliary cookbook. When I gave it a try, my husband loved it! And I've had lots of compliments every time I've served it. –Brenda Read, Burns Lake, British Columbia
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 325 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 722mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein.
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Sour Cream Chicken
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I like this sour cream chicken because you can make it ahead of time. Simply chill the chicken and sour cream mixture together overnight. Then coat it with bread crumbs the next day. —Nancy Stec, Upperco, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
4 ounces cooked chicken: 423 calories, 23g fat (11g saturated fat), 123mg cholesterol, 795mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 30g protein.
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Pulled Turkey Tenderloin
Total Time
6 hours 15 min
Servings
5 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Not your ordinary pulled turkey sandwich, this one shines thanks to its unique yogurt sauce. Serve the turkey by itself or stack on sweet pickle slices and jalapenos to echo the dressing. —Shana Conradt, Greenville, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 339 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 1074mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch.
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French Dip Tacos
Total Time
6 hours 10 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I came up with this idea when we had a dab of leftover French dip. So much fun and a nice twist to leftovers. These are also good with a little hot sauce on the side! —Kelly Williams, Forked River, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1 mini taco: 221 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 710mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein.
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Contest-Winning Bavarian Meatball Hoagies
Total Time
3 hours 15 min
Servings
12 sandwiches
From the Recipe Creator:
When my husband is not manning the grill, I count on my slow cooker. These meatballs are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser when I serve them as a party appetizer or spooned over crusty rolls and topped with cheese for irresistible sandwiches. —Peggy Rios, Mechanicsville, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 643 calories, 36g fat (18g saturated fat), 95mg cholesterol, 1302mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 4g fiber), 29g protein.
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Miniature Meat Pies
Total Time
45 min
Servings
about 1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I make these handheld pies in advance, keep them in the freezer, then bake them the day of the party. They are always a hit at tailgate and potlucks. —Gayle Lewis, Yucaipa, California
Nutrition Facts:
2 meat pies: 508 calories, 30g fat (10g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 983mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein.
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Herbed Rice Pilaf
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This savory side dish has been a family favorite for years. Our daughter Jennifer became an expert at this recipe at age 12, which was a huge help for a busy working mom like me. We really enjoy this rice dish in the summer with a grilled entree. —Jeri Dobrowski, Beach, North Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 226 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 426mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.
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No-Fuss Chicken
Total Time
45 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe could hardly be simpler to prepare. The chicken gets a wonderful tangy taste, and no one will know you used convenient ingredients like a bottle of salad dressing and onion soup mix...unless you tell them. —Marilyn Dick, Centralia, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 275 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 635mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein.
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Chicken Loaf
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Try a twist on traditional meat loaf with this chicken loaf that begins in the food processor. Mushroom sauce creates a more upscale topping. —Keri Schofield Lawson, Brea, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece with 1/3 cup gravy: 290 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated fat), 118mg cholesterol, 807mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein.
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Onion Beef au Jus
Total Time
2 hours 50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Garlic, onions, soy sauce and onion soup mix flavor the tender beef in savory hot sandwiches that are served with a tasty
rich broth for dipping. The seasoned beef makes delicious cold sandwiches too. —Marilyn Brown, West Union, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 422 calories, 19g fat (8g saturated fat), 114mg cholesterol, 1179mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 38g protein.
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Blue Cheese Onion Dip
Total Time
10 min
Servings
12 servings (1/4 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
I decided to tweak the onion soup dip you see at every gathering, and everyone seems to be glad I did. Serve with crisp, raw vegetables or potato chips, and you’re set. —Vicki Desy, Tucson, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup dip: 224 calories, 22g fat (8g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 306mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
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Spicy Shredded Beef Sandwiches
Total Time
8 hours 15 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
If you like your shredded beef with a little kick, then this recipe is for you. For an even zestier version of this recipe, add another jar of jalapenos or use hot peppers instead of the pepperocinis. —Kristen Langmeier, Faribault, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 534 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 113mg cholesterol, 1187mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 41g protein.
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Grilled Fajitas
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A special marinade gives the steak in these fajitas outstanding flavor that's always a hit with my family. It's a fun and satisfying summer main dish using garden-fresh peppers and onions. —Cheryl Smith, The Dalles, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
2 fajitas: 576 calories, 23g fat (6g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 741mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 4g fiber), 31g protein.
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Beef in Onion Gravy
Total Time
6 hours 5 min
Servings
3 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I double this super recipe to feed our family of four so I'm sure to have leftovers to send with my husband to work for lunch. His co-workers tell him he's lucky to have someone who fixes him such special meals. It's our secret that it's an easy slow cooker dinner! —Denise Albers, Freeburg, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 326 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 1220mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 31g protein.
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Flavored Oyster Crackers
Total Time
25 min
Servings
12 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
These jazzed-up oyster crackers created by our Test Kitchen have such great flavor, we bet you’ll have trouble not eating them all at once! With Parmesan cheese and seasoning from a soup mix, they’re a sure-fire hit with any soup. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 301 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 710mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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Slow Cooker Shredded Turkey Sandwiches
Total Time
7 hours 15 min
Servings
24 sandwiches
From the Recipe Creator:
This easy and simple slow-cooked sandwich gets its flavor from bottled beer and onion soup mix. In total, it only takes five ingredients to make the recipe! —Jacki Knuth, Owatonna, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 294 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 476mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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Vegetable Beef Soup
Total Time
4 hours
Servings
26 servings (9-3/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
When you need to feed a crowd, consider this beefy favorite loaded with both fresh and frozen veggies. —Sue Straughan, Prattville, Alabama
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 245 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 1090mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 6g fiber), 18g protein.
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Philly Cheesesteak
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This cheesesteak, an iconic sandwich in Philly, is a bestseller at Pat's King of Steaks restaurant. Patrons praise its thinly cut beef and crusty Italian rolls. —Frank Olivieri, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich (calculated without optional ingredeints or cheese): 714 calories, 49g fat (12g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 299mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 36g protein.
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Buttery Almond Green Beans
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Toasted almonds add crunch to this no-fuss treatment for fresh beans. They get extra flavor from convenient onion soup mix and Parmesan cheese. —Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 179 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 407mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein.
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French Dip Sandwich
Total Time
7 hours 30 min
Servings
14 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I want to impress company, these satisfying sandwiches are my first pick for the menu. I serve them au jus, with the cooking juices in individual bowls for dipping. —Florence Robinson, Lenox, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 399 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 1099mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 30g protein.
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Asian Triangles
Total Time
40 min
Servings
about 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Crunchy vegetables, savory ground beef and a flaky crust—there's a lot to like in these little pockets! —Violet Heaton, Portland, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 59 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 159mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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15-Minute Meat Loaf
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I combined a few awesome-tasting meat loaf recipes to create this flavorful version, which my husband loves. And because it's made in the microwave, the entree is ideal for busy nights. —Deb Thompson, Lincoln, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
2 pieces: 386 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 117mg cholesterol, 954mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein.
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Sizzling Tex-Mex Fajitas
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family likes garlic, so I dreamed up this delicious marinade for our summer fajita dinners. The marinade needs eight hours to work its magic, but it’s even better if the steak marinates overnight. Try it on chicken breasts, too. —Karyn “Kiki” Power, Arlington, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
2 fajitas (calculated without optional toppings): 693 calories, 26g fat (7g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 1029mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 51g protein.
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White Pizza Dip
Total Time
45 min
Servings
12 servings (1/4 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
I first served this dip during a Super Bowl party, and boy, did it disappear fast. It's a great addition to a snack table because it can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until you're ready to pop it in the oven.—Molly Seidel, Edgewood, New Mexico
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup (calculated without baguette): 158 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 318mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein.
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Creamy Celery Beef Stroganoff
Total Time
8 hours 20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Cream of celery soup adds richness to a recipe that has become a family favorite. It’s so simple to prepare and, oh, that flavor! —Kim Wallace, Dennison, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 405 calories, 22g fat (10g saturated fat), 125mg cholesterol, 1340mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 33g protein.
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Old-Fashioned Salisbury Steak
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 229 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 556mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch.
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Sweet & Sour Pork Wraps
Total Time
6 hours 15 min
Servings
8 servings (16 wraps)
From the Recipe Creator:
We always make these wraps at our family's annual party, and they're a true favorite. The cabbage and cilantro give them tempting texture and flavor. —Andrew DeVito, Hartford, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts:
2 wraps: 523 calories, 23g fat (6g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 1357mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 36g protein.
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Round Steak Italiano
Total Time
7 hours 15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My mom used to make this wonderful dish, and I’ve always enjoyed it. The gravy is especially dense and flavorful. —Deanne Stephens, McMinnville, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 357 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 329mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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Ground Beef and Barley Soup
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
12 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I came across this recipe years ago at a recipe exchange through a church group. The contributor didn't sign her name, so I don't know who to thank. But my husband and son thank me for preparing it by helping themselves to seconds and thirds! - Ellen McCleary, Scotland, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 168 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 452mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 13g protein.
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Slow-Cooker Mushroom Chicken & Peas
Total Time
3 hours 20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Some amazingly fresh mushrooms I found at our local farmers market inspired this recipe. When you start with the best ingredients, you can't go wrong. —Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 chicken breast half with 3/4 cup vegetable mixture: 292 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 566mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 41g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable.
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Green Beans and New Potatoes
Total Time
6 hours 15 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This tasty side dish frees up your stove or oven. The vegetables come out tender, and the onion soup mix and onion add lots of flavor to the broth. —Ann Yarber, Goldsby, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 58 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 192mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch.
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Cocktail Meatballs
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
about 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These beefy meatballs are a perennial favorite at our holiday parties. You won't believe how easy these holiday appetizers are to make. —Pat Waymire, Yellow Springs, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
2 each: 84 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 245mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.
