Onion Soup Is Never For Onion Soup

@porwest (78757)
United States
December 29, 2022 8:33am CST
Looks like we will be having meatloaf for our Christmas dinner on the 14th of January when the fam will have the "time" to actually get together. And it got me to thinking of one of the ingredients we use when we make ours. Going to be a 6-pound meatloaf by the way. Onion soup packets. In our house we always keep these on hand. We use them in the crock pot with meat or use them to make a quick batch of onion dip with sour cream. And yes. We use them for meatloaf. The one thing we have never actually done is turn them into a soup. In fact, I have never even used them in any soup recipe to add flavor. I guess I am wondering if anyone actually uses onion soup packets for onion soup?
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
29 Dec 22
Yes, onion soup is a good seasoning for soups, stews and meatloaf. (But I rarely make meatloaf. It's just not a favorite here.)
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (78757)
• United States
29 Dec 22
Gosh. I love meatloaf. I mean, it's a once every other month or so meal. But always welcome on my table.
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
29 Dec 22
@porwest I make sandwiches with it but Pretty won't eat it.
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (78757)
• United States
30 Dec 22
@DaddyEvil The only thing better than a meatloaf is a meatloaf sandwich. Now that's good eats.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203449)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Dec 22
I keep this in my pantry for many dishes. But never for soup. A seasoning packet is how I use this one.
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (78757)
• United States
31 Dec 22
Seems that is the case for almost everyone. Funny how that goes I suppose, but it does add pizzazz to a lot of things, that's for sure.
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (78757)
• United States
5 Jan 23
@CarolDM Me too. It always does the trick.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203449)
• Nashville, Tennessee
31 Dec 22
@porwest I have used it for many years. I really enjoy the flavor it adds.
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OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (86976)
• United States
29 Dec 22
I used to make that dip years ago and loved it..thanks for the reminder.
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Marlina
@marlina (154165)
• Canada
5 Jan 23
I still make it
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (78757)
• United States
6 Jan 23
@marlina We do often too. It's good dip.
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (78757)
• United States
5 Jan 23
No worries. It's a great dip and much better than the premade stuff you buy in the store usually.
Marlina
@marlina (154165)
• Canada
5 Jan 23
We don't either.
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (78757)
• United States
6 Jan 23
I am beginning to wonder if anyone does. The vote so far is soup zero and all other things multiples. lol
Jeff Moffitt
@moffittjc (118817)
• Gainesville, Florida
2 Jan 23
I’ve never used them for anything other than making French onion dip.
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Marlina
@marlina (154165)
• Canada
5 Jan 23
I do the dip also.
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (78757)
• United States
5 Jan 23
That is one of the uses for me too. It has many uses, just not for soup uses. lol
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Barbara Jean Ryder
@BarbaraRyder (44)
• United States
31 Dec 22
Not only can onion soup be used for meatloaf, it can be used in lots of recipes to add layers of flavor. I have used it for hamburgers, casseroles, french dips, stews, meatballs, green bean casserole, Salisbury steak and other recipes that are not coming to mind. The onion soup mix is very versatile.
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (78757)
• United States
25 Feb 23
Yes it is, and for that reason, we always have some in the house to use. Maybe one day I should actually try to incorporate it into a soup just to say I did. Maybe I can even invent a recipe for something unique and share it here. lol
MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (80180)
• United States
29 Dec 22
Nope the thought never crossed my mind to use them for soup. I always have them handy and use them for the same things you do. Does make for a good meatloaf
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Marlina
@marlina (154165)
• Canada
5 Jan 23
It sure does.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (326726)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Dec 22
You're right in our case. We only use it in other dishes.
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (78757)
• United States
30 Dec 22
It's funny how that is. I don't think I know of a single person who DOES make it into a soup, and even here so far I don't think anyone has commented they do.
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NJ Chicaa
@NJChicaa (116303)
• United States
29 Dec 22
I only use it for onion dip with potato chips. or Fritos That is one of my favorite things.
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (78757)
• United States
29 Dec 22
It is great to make dip with. But it also good in stews and other things. But...never actual soup.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (158688)
• United States
30 Dec 22
No. I've never used the packets for soup.
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (78757)
• United States
30 Dec 22
I can't think of a single person I have ever met who did. Funny about that. lol
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