This recipe is a healthier copycat version of the classic Lipton Onion Soup Dip Recipe without all the preservatives in the box mix. It takes less than 5 minutes to make this rich and creamy dip using everyday pantry staples and fresh sour cream.

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😊 Why homemade is better
- When you make your own dip mix, you can skip adding the envelope soup mix's preservatives.
- If you follow a special diet, it is easy to exchange soy sauce for coconut aminos or spice it up a little more when using low-fat sour cream without skimping on flavor.
- Making your own copycat Lipton Onion Soup Mix is more economical than purchasing it in the box.
- Print the recipe so you can keep it on hand and make french onion soup dip when guests happen to drop in. It's a classic party dip.
Why does this recipe taste authentic?
When I created this classic copycat recipe, I started with the ingredients listed on the packet mix. I also pull up the allergy listings or nutrition cards with ingredients on the company's website.
So this recipe is different than most copycat Lipton onion dip recipes you find on Pinterest. Many recipes have items not listed on the soup's box.
Most companies protect their recipe by just listing "spices" so it took some experimenting to find the right flavor blend for this authentic tasting copycat recipe.
🛒 Ingredient notes
Making homemade dry onion soup mix is easy with a few simple ingredients. When added to a pint of sour cream, you have a creamy texture dip in minutes.
Vegetable base bouillon: I used Better Than Bouillion seasoned vegetable base for this recipe. You can find it at your local grocery store. Once opened, it needs to be kept in the refrigerator. I highly recommend keeping the bouillon on hand. I use it for soups, sauces, and dips regularly.
Soy sauce alternative: I like the flavor of Bragg Liquid Aminos and use it instead of soy sauce. However, soy sauce for this recipe is also good.
Parsley: I suggest only using dried parsley for this recipe
Minced onion: Dehydrated onion flakes can be found in your local grocery's spice aisle.
Paprika: I used smoked paprika when making this recipe; however, regular paprika will work also. You will have a little more earthy taste from the smoked.
Corn starch: The Lipton box mix has cornstarch in its ingredients. Cornstarch will help thicken your dip and make it easy to scoop on chips.
Onion powder: Even though the recipe has dried onion pieces, a little onion powder helps bring out the onion flavor in the sour cream.
*See the recipe card for a complete list and quantities.
🔪 Step by step instructions
1 In a small bowl, with a whisk, mix the bouillon paste and soy sauce alternative (or soy sauce) and sour cream until creamy and smooth.
2. Add the parsley, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, sugar, black pepper, and corn starch.
3. Whisk until all the seasonings are combined. Once the dip is chilled for an hour in your refrigerator it will thicken up and the dried onions will expand. The cornstarch will also help thicken the dip as it sits in the refrigerator.
Place the dip in an airtight container and allow it to sit in your refrigerator for one hour before serving.
*Dip will remain good for up to a week in the refrigerator as long as you started with sour cream that had a long expiration date.
Ideas for using this copycat packet of onion soup mix recipe
- Skip the sour cream, and make a hearty soup instead. Add 3 cups of vegetable or beef broth to the homemade french onion soup mix. Bring to a boil in a medium saucepan, then turn to simmer for 20 minutes.
- Rub the onion soup mix (without sour cream) over a beef roast before putting it in a slow cooker. Add beef broth to the bottom of the slow cooker, cover with a lid and cook. When the roast is finished cooking, you will have a richly flavored gravy base.
- Use 16 oz of cream cheese instead of sour cream for a thick creamy spread.
🔀 Variations
Try some add-ins to make a unique dip.
- 1/4 cup diced green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped dried chipped beef. Adding chipped beef to dips and cheese balls was a common idea while growing up in Indiana.
- Mix in 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese or shredded pepper jack cheese
What to serve with onion soup dip
- Any variety of potato chips or crackers
- Celery sticks, carrot sticks, green pepper slices or other favorite dipping vegetable
- Serve the dip as a topping for Airfryer Baked Potatos.
- Use reduced fat sour cream and serve as a Super Bowl Low Calorie Snack with veggies.
❓ FAQ
Lipton onion soup mix is made with onion flakes, onion powder, salt, sugar, cornstarch, soy sauce, caramel color, maltodextrin, corn syrup, yeast extract, and preservatives like disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate.
There is no difference between onion soup mix and french onion soup mix. The word french has been added over the years because the soup mix is similar to the classic french onion soup that is topped with bread and melted cheese in a crock.
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Recipe
Authentic Tasting Copycat Lipton Onion Soup Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon Vegetable flavor
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos You could use soy sauce if you prefer
- 1 pint sour cream
- 2 1/2 tablespoons minced dried onions
- 1 teaspoon parsley dried
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika you can use plain paprika if you prefer
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper finely ground
- 3/4 teaspoon corn starch
Instructions
- In a small bowl, with a whisk, mix the bouillon paste and soy sauce alternative (or soy sauce) and sour cream until creamy and smooth.
- Add the parsley, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, sugar, black pepper, and corn starch. Whisk until all the seasonings are combined.
- Place the dip in an airtight container and allow it to sit in your refrigerator for one hour before serving. This will enhance the flavor and thicken the dip.
- Dip will remain good for up to a week in the refrigerator as long as you started with sour cream that had a long expiration date.
Notes
- 1/4 cup diced green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped dried chipped beef. Adding chipped beef to dips and cheese balls was a common idea while growing up in Indiana.
- Mix in 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese or shredded pepper jack cheese
- Skip the sour cream, and make a hearty soup instead. Add 3 cups of vegetable or beef broth to the homemade french onion soup mix. Bring to a boil in a medium saucepan, then turn to simmer for 20 minutes.
- Rub the onion soup mix (without sour cream) over a beef roast before putting it in a slow cooker. Add beef broth to the bottom of the slow cooker, cover with a lid and cook. When the roast is finished cooking, you will have a richly flavored gravy base.
- Use 16 oz of cream cheese instead of sour cream for a thick creamy spread.
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