Homemade Onion Soup Mix

Ingredients

• 4 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
• 8 teaspoons dried onion flakes
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon seasoned pepper

Directions

1Cut a 6-inch square of heavy duty foil.

2Place all ingredients in center of foil.

3Fold foil to make an airtight package.

4Label with date and contents.

5Store in a cool, dry place.

6Use within 6 months.

Chicken Stock

Ingredients

• 3 (5-pound) roasting chickens
• 3 large yellow onions unpeeled and quartered
• 6 carrots unpeeled and halved
• 4 stalks celery with leaves cut into thirds
• 4 parsnips unpeeled and cut in half, optional
• 20 sprigs fresh parsley
• 15 sprigs fresh thyme
• 20 sprigs fresh dill
• 1 head garlic unpeeled and cut in 1/2 crosswise
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns

Directions

Place the chickens, onions, carrots, celery, parsnips, parsley, thyme, dill, garlic, and seasonings in a 16 to 20-quart stockpot. Add 7 quarts of water and bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, for 4 hours. Strain the entire contents of the pot through a colander and discard the solids. Chill the stock overnight. The next day, remove the surface fat. Use immediately or pack in containers and freeze for up to 3 months.