🧂 Homemade Bouillon Powder
Better Than Store-Bought – No Preservatives!
📌 In This Guide
🧂 The Perfect Soup Base
Homemade bouillon powder is the secret to perfect cup-o-noodles! It's easy to make, tastes better than store-bought, and has no preservatives. Customize it to your flavor preference.
📦 Ingredients
For Chicken Bouillon Powder
- 🧂 1 cup nutritional yeast – Or chicken bouillon base
- 🧅 2 tbsp onion powder
- 🧄 2 tbsp garlic powder
- 🌿 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 🌿 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 🌿 1 tsp dried sage
- 🧂 1 tsp turmeric – For color
- 🧂 2 tsp salt – Or to taste
- 🌿 ½ tsp black pepper
📝 Step-by-Step Instructions
Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients.
Mix Well
Whisk or blend until everything is well combined and uniform.
Store
Transfer to an airtight container or jar. Label with the date.
Use
Use 1-2 tablespoons per cup of water for broth, or in your cup-o-noodles.
🎨 Flavor Variations
How to Make Different Flavors
- 🐔 Chicken – Add 2 tbsp chicken bouillon base or powdered chicken
- 🐄 Beef – Add 2 tbsp beef bouillon base or powdered beef
- 🌿 Vegetable – Omit meat powders, add extra herbs
- 🦐 Seafood – Add 1 tbsp seafood seasoning
- 🌶️ Spicy – Add 1-2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 🧄 Garlic – Add extra garlic powder
📄 Homemade Bouillon Powder – Full Recipe
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║ HOMEMADE BOUILLON POWDER ║
║ Better Than Store-Bought – No Preservatives! ║
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INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup nutritional yeast (or chicken base)
- 2 tbsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried sage
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 2 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl
2. Mix until well combined
3. Store in an airtight container
4. Use 1-2 tbsp per cup of water
FLAVOR VARIATIONS:
🐔 Chicken – Add chicken base
🐄 Beef – Add beef base
🌿 Vegetable – Omit meat powders
🦐 Seafood – Add seafood seasoning
🌶️ Spicy – Add red pepper flakes
🧄 Garlic – Extra garlic powder
"2 tablespoons chicken broth powder or
2 cubes chicken seasoning" 🧂🍜
📦 Storage Tips
- 🫙 Airtight container – Use a glass jar with tight-fitting lid
- 🌑 Dark place – Light can degrade flavor
- 🌡️ Cool temperature – Avoid heat sources
- 🏷️ Label clearly – Write flavor and date
- 📦 Shelf life – 6-12 months
🍜 How to Use Your Bouillon Powder
- 🍜 Cup-O-Noodles – 2 tbsp per jar with seasonings
- 🍲 Soups – 1-2 tbsp per cup of water
- 🍛 Stews – Add to stews for flavor
- 🍝 Pasta – Add to pasta water
- 🥘 Rice – Use as cooking liquid
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
❓ Can I use this as a 1:1 substitute for bouillon cubes?
Yes! 1 tablespoon of powder = 1 bouillon cube.
❓ Is this gluten-free?
Yes, if you use gluten-free ingredients.
❓ How long does it last?
6-12 months in an airtight container.
❓ Can I make it salt-free?
Yes, just omit the salt.
❓ Why add nutritional yeast?
It adds umami flavor and is a great base.
❓ Can I use this for cup-o-noodles?
Absolutely! It's the perfect seasoning.

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