I love cooking, and I love my crock pot. I am a big believer of cooking for my family every day. Unless the kids have sent me to the place where I just want to hide in the closet, then daddy has to bring home a take and bake pizza ;-)
The biggest ingredient in crock pot is "Cream of _____ Soup". That's fine and all because there are a lot of options, same for ranch packets, onion soup, and taco seasoning. They are not super expensive, but have you ever tired to find that little packet in a pinch? OK that just might be me, but have you read the back of those packets and cans? Not exactly the greatest thing for you. So I decided to round up my collection of recipes of the most commonly used mixes in crock pots, and cooking. (These are what I commonly use any way.)
Enjoy!
Below is my Favorite Dry Onion Soup Mix, because it uses NO bullion or Salt.
Author: Angela Litzinger @ angelaskitchen.com
Recipe type: gluten free, dairy free, spice mix
Serves: Equals one packet of dry onion soup mix
Ingredients
- 8 teaspoons dried onion flakes
- 1½ teaspoons dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon celery seed
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Blend everything together well. Use as needed for your recipe.
Note: This blend does not contain salt (unlike the pre-made packets. Hoo-boy! Are they salty!), so be sure to taste your dish and season as needed.
1/2 cup chili powder
1/4 cup onion powder
1/8 cup ground cumin
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon sea salt
1/4 cup onion powder
1/8 cup ground cumin
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon sea salt
Put ingredients into a jar and shake
Ranch: Also by Jamie
5 tablespoons dried minced onions
7 teaspoons parsley flakes
4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Mix together and store in an air tight container.
For dressing: Mix 2 tablespoons dry mix with 1 cup mayonnaise and 1 cup buttermilk or sour cream.
For dip: Mix 2 tablespoons dry mix with 2 cups sour cream.
And the most important one of all:
Cream of "something" soup recipe From: 1 Orange Giraffe
1 cup non-fat dried milk
3/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup bouillon (if you have cubes you have to smash them up)
You can use whatever kind you like (ie, beef, veggie)
You can use whatever kind you like (ie, beef, veggie)
4 Tablespoons freeze dried minced onions (I used the minced onions from Sam's Club)
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme (I couldn't find the thyme so I used dried parsley instead)
1 teaspoon pepper
(For the equivalent of one can of condensed cream soup, mix 1/3 cup dry mix with 1 1/4 cup water. Cook until thick)
