Very Easy French Onion Dip

Two ingredients, two minutes, one bowl of the most reliable party dip there is. Stir a packet of onion soup mix into sour cream and you’ve got the savory, oniony dip that vanishes next to a bag of ridged chips.

The soup mix does all the work, packing in dried onion, salt and seasoning that bloom and soften as they sit in the cool, tangy sour cream. That’s the one tip worth knowing: don’t serve it right away. An hour or two in the fridge lets the dried onion rehydrate and the flavors meld, turning a thin, salty mix into a thick, deeply savory dip.

It’s the kind of effortless recipe everyone should have memorized, equally at home with potato chips, pretzels, crackers or a platter of raw vegetables.

Kitchen Tips

• Chill at least an hour before serving so the dried onion softens and the flavor deepens.
• Use full-fat sour cream for the richest texture.
• Stir in a splash of milk if it firms up too much in the fridge.
• Taste before adding any salt; the soup mix is already salty.

Variations

• Fold in a little mayonnaise or cream cheese for a richer dip.
• Add chopped fresh chives or caramelized onions for real onion depth.
• Stir in a dash of Worcestershire or hot sauce for extra punch.