Watkins Soup & Gravy Base Beef 19 oz — Concentrated Dry Mix, Makes 51+ Cups Gravy

Watkins Soup and Gravy Base, Beef, is a concentrated dry mix that recreates rich homemade beef stock and gravy quickly—without cans or salty bouillon.

Whether you cook for a family dinner or batch-prep sauces for the week, this 19 oz. container supplies a pantry-ready shortcut. Real beef, chicken and mushrooms are part of the ingredient blend, so you get layered savory notes without relying on condensed soups or cubes. The formula is crafted in the USA, dairy-free, and designed to stretch: one container yields more than 77 cups of soup or roughly 51 cups of gravy, making it economical for both everyday meals and larger gatherings.

How do I use Watkins Beef Base to make soup fast?

Mixing is straightforward: dissolve the base in hot water and add your chosen proteins, vegetables, and seasonings. The mix provides a stable stock foundation that adapts to many soup styles—brothy stews, creamy chowders (with added dairy), or quick weeknight bowls.

• Ratio: follow package directions for broth strength; adjust water for lighter or richer flavor
• Add-ins: cooked beef, onions, carrots, and herbs finish quickly
• Batch tips: make a large pot, cool, and refrigerate or freeze in portions

Can I make restaurant-style gravies with this base?

Yes—this base simplifies gravy-making by delivering concentrated beef flavor you can thicken to taste. Start with the prepared stock, whisk in a roux or slurry, and simmer until glossy and smooth for topping meats, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.

• Thickening: use flour or cornstarch for controlled consistency
• Flavor boosts: pan drippings or a splash of wine deepen richness
• Yield: stretches to make over 51 cups of gravy from one jar

What are the practical benefits for home cooks and food service?

The product replaces multiple single-use items—cans, cubes, or canned soup—offering consistent flavor, longer shelf life, and cost efficiency. It’s especially useful in kitchens that need reliable stock on demand without daily fresh-bone preparations.

• Economical: large yield reduces per-serving cost
• Storage: dry mix keeps longer than prepared broths
• Versatile: works as base for soups, gravies, sauces, and braises

Who is this for? Home cooks who want dependable beef flavor without canned soups or saturated bouillon cubes will find Watkins Beef Soup and Gravy Base useful. It suits busy households, meal preppers, small catering operations, and anyone looking to extend pantry staples into multiple meals. If you need a flexible, dairy-free concentrate that produces consistent results and scales well for larger batches, this 19 oz. jar offers a practical, flavorful solution.

Ingredients

Hydrolyzed soy protein, salt, maltodextrin, dextrose, corn starch, palm oil, onion powder, rendered beef fat, barley malt extract, caramelized sugar, disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate, soybean oil (as a processing aid), spice extractives (including extractives of celery seed), extractives of paprika, not more than 2% silicon dioxide added to prevent caking. Contains Soy.