French onion dip

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/french-onion-dip

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the primary base?Sour cream
2. What is the key flavoring component?Dehydrated French onion soup mix
3. Why is it called French onion dip if it isn't from France?The name comes from the onion soup mix that people thought sounded fancy, like French food, even though the dip was invented in America.
4. How do you make French onion dip?Mix a packet of dehydrated onion soup with sour cream or cream cheese, stir until smooth, and chill before serving. It’s quick and easy.

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