Sometimes I can’t tell whether or not I’m doing a good job.
I realize this sentence might sound trite and indulgent, and downright silly… but I mean it. Sometimes I can’t tell.
I’ve realized that part of the reason I can’t tell what’s going on in the ‘good job’ department is because… nothing ever stops anymore. Never. Emails never stop. Twitter rarely slows down. Food ideas keep flowing. And email… did I already mention emails? I used to categorize jobs as ‘well done’, partially because they were… done!
Do you remember when things were actually done?
I know what you’re thinking… it’s my responsibility to make things both done and good. You’re right. Good and done. I’m working on the done, and I’m working on the good. I’m chasing them down. I’m fueled by melty onion sandwiches. I’m even writing this business in the streets!
Now… I could have written ‘do well’, but I meant ‘do good’, as in… deeds. Perhaps I should have written ‘ do done’.
Let’s talk sandwiches! We’ve got a French soup inspired sandwich today… but there is other sandwich madness you might be into. Since you’re here, and all:
Green Goddess Tea Sandwich. Ham Cheese Pickle and Potato Chip Sandwich, right!? and. Coffee Bacon Sandwiches.
Imagine a world where we need two whole onions for two sandwiches.
That would be a scary scary world if it weren’t for caramelization.
We’re going to combine raw, pungent onions with fats and heat to mellow them out.
Thank you fats and heats.
This is a simple sandwich with little bits of important ingredients.
Because there are so few ingredients, they’re all important.
Fresh thyme adds a herby, earthy note to the onions. Ultimately we want to onions to mimic the taste of French onion soup. The thyme and fresh cracked pepper will get them there. Salt is also essential… and just a pinch of sugar balances it all out.
The melty beginnings.
Dont’ be tempted to turn up the heat. Patience is virtuous.
See? We’re coming along.
Ignore the fact that caramelizing onions start to look wormy.
…I shouldn’t have said anything.
Once onions are caramelized I deglaze the pan with a bit of beef broth.
This ensures that all the burny flavorful bits are easily scraped from the bottom of the pan… AND… the beef broth really adds that French Onion Soup flavor. I find it essential. Feel free to substitute beer, white wine, chicken broth, vegetable broth, or water instead of beef broth.
Don’t ruin your life with bad bread.
Go fresh.
Life is unpredictable and far too short to suffer through bad bread.
Enjoy good bread with good butter.
Just like that! Life is so good!
Top buttered bread with Gruyere cheese and your prized onions. We’re making grilled cheese!
Right on. Right on. Right on! Right on!!
It’s lunch. It’s dinner. It’s profoundly satisfying with sweet potato chips and a sparkling apple soda.
This sandwich is magic. Caramelized onions turn into, what some might consider, candy. The beef broth and fresh thyme bring out the comforting soup-esque flavors in the onions… and combined with toasted bread and gruyere… it’s totally the most portable French Onion Soup ever.
Make it, and eat it. Take comfort in the fact that when it’s done… it’s dang done.
French Onion Soup Sandwiches
makes two sandwiches
recipe from Portuguese Girl Cooking
2 medium yellow onions, peeled cut in half and sliced into 1/4-inch thick semi-circles
3 tablespoon unsalted butter,softened, plus more for buttering the bread
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 scant teaspoon coarse sea salt
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
pinch of granulated sugar
3 tablespoons beef broth, beer, or white wine to deglaze the pan
1/2 cup finely shredded Gruyere cheese, please use more cheese to your own taste
4 slices bread
Place a medium, heavy bottom sauce pan over medium heat. Add the butter and olive oil and stir until butter is melted. Add the sliced onions all at once. Stir to coat the onions in the fat. Allow onions to cook, undisturbed, for about 4 minutes. Add salt, thyme, and pepper and stir. Place lid on the pan and allow to onions to cook for about 4 minutes at a time. Lower the heat if the onions are browning too quickly. Remove the lid to stir the onions every so often. The onions will begin to brown, break down, and resemble an onion jam.
When onions are entirely browned and completely soft, add your liquid (beef broth, beer, wine, or water) to the pan. Using a wooden spoon, scrape any burned bits off the bottom of the pan as the liquid evaporates. This takes about 30 seconds. Remove pan from heat and allow to rest while you assemble the sandwiches.
Butter one side of each slice of bread. On the unbuttered side add a good sprinkling of gruyere, top with warm onion mixture, top with more cheese and the final piece of sandwich bread. Repeat process in assembling the other sandwich.
Cook sandwiches over medium heat in a medium saute pan. Flip and cook until golden on the outside and melty on the inside. Serve immediately.
Cee Faz
“Life is unpredictable and far too short to suffer through bad bread.” -I hold this truth to be self-evident and yet widely unknown. <3
joythebaker
AGREE!
Patty
So I know you posted this ages ago but this recipe is SOOOO yum! I make it about 2 or 3 times a year. I shared with my friend who also loves it!!!!!! I use the beef broth – agree it is essential. Thank you so much as it is now part of my sandwich rotation.
Kate Henry
Your ads that pop up on every photograph is just about the most annoying thing that has happened on food blogs lately. It’s totally obnoxious and makes me want to leave.
plasterers bristol
This sounds really nice. Always looking for new recipes to try. Thanks for sharing.
Simon
Squatt
Okay well I’ll just say this. This sandwich, while delicious, could be very hard on your digestion. Let’s just leave out the gorey details on how three adult roommates all fell in love with this sandwich, ate too much, and then found themselves playing the toilet version of musical chairs.
Kysha
I’ve been dreaming of this sandwich since you first posted it. Today, it did not disappoint! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Kat Langdon
Ok I just made this and it’s the perfect comfort food. Right up there with mashed potatoes. Blown away!
Trevor
Oh man. Now I have to do this. Dammit.
jessica
Oh I could so do with one of those right now. Great idea.
Kasha the FarmGirl
Dear God,
I just drooled on my keyboard and went to heaven.
Please give me a seat next to Joy when I get there (assuming….)
Love,
Me
Kasha
Oh my gosh – YUM! I am definitely going to be making this for myself. What an awesome idea :D
Valerie @ Pursuit of Sweetness
I NEED this sandwich! And I think I also need to take a class or online course on caramelizing onions…I have yet to successfully do it.
And you not getting stuff good & done? Just focus on being happy and good things will follow (or that’s at least what I try to tell myself!).
April Harris
This sandwich looks incredible. I can just imagine how wonderful it tastes. I’m looking forward to making it so I can find out for real :)
bakingismyzen
Great photos! On mylist to try….
Carmen
Aurora
I’m on a Joy roll. #31! And I LOVED it. I cut the butter down to 2 TB total ( including butter needed for the bread) and made changes based on lack of ing- used a sprinkle of dill instead of thyme and had to use water as well because I didn’t have broth. but it was delicious. I actually had smoked gruyere on hand and it was a lovely accompaniment. Joy, I always love your savory recipes, ever more than the sweet for some reason. I know I will make this sandwich for years to come, and get all the ingredients next time.
Lisa Klow
Learning how to caramelize onions has changed our lives.
We made the sandwiches at first, and they were awesome.
Then we began thinking of other ways to use the onions. And we add mushrooms. Goat cheese, then over pasta. Into stews. Over schnitzel.
Thank you so much for teaching me how to do this.
Brenda (Kookt!)
Hi Joy, I made your French Union Soep Sandwiches. I love Unionsoup, but these sandwiches, I love them even more. DELICIOUS!
Made them a second time (and a third en fourth) so I could make pictures and post your recipe at my blog.
(ofcourse with a link to your website)
Love from Holland, Brenda
Lauren
Wow! I just made this, it seemed so Fall like. Delicious, really like French Onion Soup just in a different form. I de-glazed with white wine and it turned out great.
Arthur in the Garden!
Nothing says love like French Onion! So sweet and delish!
Shawn Augustine
Girl, I LOVE everything about this post!!!! Those French Onion Soup sandwiches literally make my mouth water!!! Ahhhh! Thank you though, I am so gonna bake off some GF bread just so later this week I can make this sandwich.
I love everything you do…keep doing it…sorry, that probably means you won’t be done. I feel your pain. ox Shawn
Katie @ The Backdoor Bistro
Oh my days! Epically yum (and worked as a wee bandaid for my france withdrawal disorder), these beauties will totally hitting up the brunch meun soonly. Thank you Joy!
Alissa
I made this tonight for me and my boyfriend using onions from and bread from this morning’s Hollywood Farmers Market. Being vegetarians, we don’t often get to savor French onion soup, as it is traditionally made with beef stock. But this sandwich pulled through – all the flavors of French onion soup, but made vegetarian by using beer to deglaze instead of stock. It was to die for! Thank you, Joy.
P.S. You can see pictures on my facebook.
Meredith
Wow! Joy, I made these for supper tonight, and they are really yummy! I just kept checking and checking those onions..man, they seemed to take forever. But it was all worth it!
Myriah
Joy these look amazing! My onions are caramelizing on the stove as I write. Thanks for posting such delicious inspirations!
ps. the recipe doesn’t tell you what to do with the sugar? I’m just going to add it at the caramelizing process.
Winebeershoot
Oooh! These sandwiches are killers! Thanks for the recipe! :)
Jessica Macpherson
Holy Moly. It’s the end of the work day, I am starving, and this just became my priority for tonight. In. My. Belly. Thank you.
aprilshine
Made this tonight and after one bite my spouse declared his love for Joy. We used rye to deglaze the pan and it was fantastic. Thanks!
Kelly
So yummy. Totally picked me up… all warm and comforting. I made sure to share it on my blog! Thanks Joy!
Anna
i’ve been thinking about these ever since i saw your instagram last week. i cannot wait to make these for lunch or dinner soon! i am loving your new site by the way!
Fatema ( Abu Dhabi)
i bought some Gyurere cheese from switzerland and i must try your mouthwatering recipe…LOOKS delicious….
Love you girl…i must say your passion for food is making me wanna try all your recipes….
Daniel Tyler
Hey Joy!(:
I’m a huge fan of french onion soup and now that you’ve made it possible to have it in a sandwich, this might just be one of my fav food! I was just wondering if I could make a portion of it and store it in the fridge and consumed as and when we want to? It’ll be much easier in the mornings, where the whole family’s in a rush.
Thank you!
Daniel T. C.
Corrie
I want to eat this right now!!!
Chris
Brilliant! French Onion Soup is definitely one of my all-time favorite soups. Turning it into a grilled sammy is and inspired and, I’ll say it again, brilliant idea – sure to give anyone a pick-me-up on a rainy day!
Mod Mom Beyond indieDom
You are the sandwich Queen! Ham, cheese, potato chip, pickle? Genius. Nom…
lee
Oh my goodness…I can’t wait to make this! French onion soup is possibly my favorite soup, and the idea of making it into a sandwich sounds delightful. =)
Jennifer B
You may never be done (I’m not sure that’s a state we know any more), but you’re DEFINITELY doing good! Also thank you for this deliciousness :)
Sorrel
I made french onion and green goddess sandwiches today. You’re brilliant. Thanks for sharing!
Margherita
I just made this for lunch: AMAZING! It’s pretty elaborate considering my limited cooking skills but somehow I managed to stay on top of the whole process and the end result was beyond belief!
It’s making the top of my list of favorite sandwiches; really really good!
Laura K
I have been dreaming of a sandwich just like this for weeks! You have both read my mind and perfected it.
I think you also read my mind in wondering if you’re doing good work, and knowing when that work is good and done. These are hard things. There is always more information and we could spend our lives trying to make sure we have really, fully understood the whole thing. It’s hard to know when it’s time to stamp it final, say its good, and move on. I think it’s important to make a decision for yourself about what is good enough. At least that’s what I’m trying to do these days.
Sandwiches help.
sofia
just made this last night – delicious! thank you.
Kasey P.
Looks yummy and I love French onion soup but maybe it’s just me but everytime I look at this recipe it reminds me of that saying “That’s as f@#%&% up as a soup sandwich” which makes me love it even more.
Nicole
yummy!!! just wondering what kind of bread you used??
love your blog!!
Courtney @ Bake. Eat. Repeat.
Whew…so glad I don’t live in a world where I’m forced to consume one whole raw onion on my sandwich! Instead, I get to put sweet candy like onions on my sandwich. It’s a good world.
Jenna
This is so brilliant. I can’t wait to try it!
Shaeda
JOY. My friend Sarah and I made these for our Champagne Thursday (yes, its a thing) dinner last night, and holy cow. I don’t know if I’ve ever put anything more delicious in my mouth.
Aline
Made these for lunch, sooo deliciou! It taste EXACTLY like the soup. Official my new favourite sandwich. Could you do a sandwich for mushrooms,inspired from mushroom soup?
Jeff @ Cheeseburger
This looks so delicious! This sandwich is great for a light dinner.
anna
it’s like…you know all my favorite foods. and then you snap your fingers and combine them in magical ways…and it just blows me away every. single. time. this is up there with coffee bacon, my friend.
Jacqueline
OMG – made this for dinner tonight – ate it all by myself!
No shame in my game.
heather
I. Love. This.
My favorite soup is French onion, my favorite food is a sandwich, so there you go, my perfect meal….
Becs @ Lay the table
Oh wow what a cheeky little sandwich!
Olga
Oh.My.God. I REALLY wish someone would make this for me (as I am currently too dang lazy to do it myself). And where does one find sweet potato chips??? Everything about this meal is making me drool….
Rachael
oh. dear. lord. These look AMAZING!!!! Darn my diet! I may have to start saving aclories to eat this one! Thanks for sharing…and making my mouth water!
Nicole
This looks amazing. Soup and a sandwich… but as one. Wow.
sally
Yum! I kind of made this by accident when trying to spice up a grilled cheese…but my onions were by no means as french-soup-y. Can’t wait to up the ante next time.
Brian @ A Thought For Food
There’s no denying the magnificence of that French Onion Soup Sandwich. If someone put it on their menu, it’d be the hottest thing.
I’m feeling a little burnt out myself… with all the technology. Traveling this month has definitely forced me to disconnect, which has been nice. But it hasn’t been enough. I need a vacation.
Briel K.
Dang Joy! That looks good. I’m going grocery shopping soon. Might have to add onions, cheese, and fresh bread to my list! :)
Colleen @ What's Baking in the Barbershop?!
I made these sandwiches last night, and they were FABULOUS. This recipe is absolutely a keeper. Thanks!! :)
Kelly
This looks fantastic!! What a great recipe with fabulous pictures, as always! :)
Nicki Woo
I should have one in my mouth right now.
Lexi @ You, Me, & A World to See
The soup and sandwich combo under one roof?
Consider me mind blown.
Laura (Tutti Dolci)
Oh yum, I want one right now (and I’ve already had dessert, even!). I totally agree with your bread sentiment. Life is way too short for bad bread.
Kristy
I totally read your “right on, right on” in a Matthew McConaughey voice.
Eliz
Holy Batman! This was ah-mah-zing (I kind of hate myself for that but, this sandwich warrants it–and then some). I came home wishing some elves had made me dinner and remembered browsing this recipe earlier. It made my kitchen smell so lovely and it tasted like the perfect fried onion grilled cheese! Thanks for being Joy and thinking up this ah-mah-zing :)
Lauren @ vegology
Joy! This reminds me of a fantastic gouda and caramelized onion sandwich at Ipanema Cafe in Richmond, VA. You should try it next time you’re in RVA (if you ever have a reason to go to RVA). File that tip away along with this one: make sure you make it there for happy hour before dinner.
Amy
I made this tonight!! Soooo good! It’s changed my life. :)
amanda @ fake ginger
Most perfect sandwich ever! I love French onion soup but rarely make (or order) it because it’s just SO HOT and I hate being hot. A sandwich though? I can do that.
Kelsey
YES, PLEASE.
Amazing beyond amazing.
Elizabeth
Good Lord that looks insanely delicious. I am really going to have to try to caramelize those onions. I’ve never done it before. If you had time to give us a tutorial that would be awesome!!!
Sarah H B
I agree on: “Life is unpredictable and far too short to suffer through bad bread.”. I am such a bread snob, I will go out of my way to buy good locally made bread…or I make my own sourdough, or loaf breads. There is nothing in this world more tasty then really good bread!
Thanks for this post- it’s a dreary day here in Maine and these sandwitches warmed me up- might go well with my Potatoe Leek soup I just started. Cheers.
Tanya
Oh my gracious… Can’t wait to have this for dinner SOON!
Rocky Mountain Woman
What I love about it is that I probably have all the ingredients in my kitchen most of the time so it would be a nice easy dinner…
Jessica @ Portuguese Girl Cooks
Joy, your sandwich looks amazing! Thanks for the shout out. P.s. love the new site design.
joythebaker
thank YOU for the inspiration!
Kelli
Oh my goodness, Joy. These look absolutely AMAZING. (Also love the new site design!)
Gen
Yum, these sandwiches certainly look good!
Anne Marie
Joy, you are an incredible genius. You should also write a book about how to blog (you could call it “The Way to Blog”). Obviously, the recipe, the photos, the cuteness, all in perfect perfect harmony. But girl, your writing… your honesty, your openess… You rock. I love this site.
Sorrel
I love everything about this post – thanks!
Heather
You just reminded me that I overheard a girl in the grocery store yesterday that was on her phone saying,”You already done did what you done done.”
Whatever they done did was clearly not as awesome as this sandwich.
sandra
what a fabulous idea – a soup in a sandwich – and French Onion Soup, at that. one of my favorites.
Joy, you always make me laugh… you do much good and much done!
PeaSoup
Oh my word! This is getting veganized pronto. I’ve even got some amazing Swiss made vegan cheese that was born to be put on this sandwich. Thank you, yet again.
Shawna
I have been addicted to caramelized onions lately and this sandwich is genius!! Loved eating a whole onion. :) Delicious and simple lunch that will definitely be on my go-to list. Thanks!
Jenny @ the redhead's adventures
yum, yum, yum! you’ve done it again! I can practically taste it already….
Adrienne
This sandwich look amazing! Also, I’ve had those sweet potato chips, they are out of this world fantastic. Definitely my new fav.
Ann P.
DELISSSSH! Caramelized onions are heaven.
Lori @ Think Global, Art Local
Ugh….wormy onions…they look so gross but taste so good! Totally making this next week with some farmers market onions (and deglazing the pan with beer cause I’m a vegetarian booze hound).
sadie
I need that sarnie in my life. Absolutely need it.
Celina
Don’t get me started with the Ham, Cheese, Pickle and Potato Chip sandwich. I have eaten that more times than I care to admit.
I agree about the bad bread. I hate when I don’t have time to make any but I don’t want to buy it and then I get stuck with bad sandwich bread.
As always, this latest sandwich looks amazing! I will slurp up those worm looking onions anyday!
Rebecca
I get your posts sent to my email inbox which I have today decided is dangerous! I spent an hour fantisising about making this for lunch before realising I really didn’t have time! No fear – tomorrow this is on the menu! Cannot wait! Thanks for the great recipe!
ps. I love the font that this comment is writing in – so cute!
Have a great day!
Rebecca @ heronscrafts.blogspot.com
Calantha
When you make something as brilliant as French Onion Soup sandwiches, I think it’s safe to say you’ve done well. Love this idea. I’m always looking for ways of converting my favourite soups into… well, solids. Leek & potato bagels? Done. Curried carrot pie? Done. But French Onion Soup sandwiches? Amazing. Thanks!
Emily
You are officially a genius.
Rachel
So I already had pretty much all the ingredients for this chillin in my kitchen, just no gruyere. I tried it with parmesan instead and put it on Whole Foods “seeduction” bread. Eating it now with a Shiner.
I’m a very happy girl right now. Thank you Joy!
Loving the savory recipes, by the way. Lunch time: inspired!
Meg H.
Picture this – me standing with my mouth gaping, salivating (speechless)
Megan
I’ll tell you! You’re doing a great job! I love the photos (as always) and the plates you used are so cute! Thanks for the post!!
*Just Fran*
Be still my heart. These sandwiches look delicious.
Randilea @ Life As I Bake It
Shut up this sandwich looks amazing! Just what I need on a chilly day here in the Berkeley.
Victoria
Yum! One of my favorite grilled sandwiches is bacon, onion, grilled cheese. I’ve never taken the time to go this route though….looks great. Maybe I will sometime!
Been feeling like I would like to be done, actually well done, with a few things lately. It’s all about moving on where life gives you the opportunity right?
Meghan
Sometimes the doing is the job, not the done. Always Always good bread and good broth too – makes a difference in doing.
Tessie @ life in spoonfuls
I normally don’t enjoy sandwiches. Strange, I know. But I think this is just what I need. I can’t wait to make this!
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking
This looks delicious, Joy! Definitely wouldn’t go smoochin anyone after eating it, but I’d still enjoy every morsel!
Lauren
You’ve done good! I have been reading your blog and cooking right along with it for some time now – I admit I am obsessed! And your cookbook rocks… mmm that extra crumb coffee cake.
Jamie @ green beans & grapefruit
This sounds great- I make a version of this with rye bread (the only way I’ll eat rye)!! Yummmmm
Polly @ baking & alchemy
Joy…. You minx.
Margarita
As big of an onion fan as I am to the point of going into freak out mode when I only have 2 onions left, I’ve never been a big fan of French onion soup… but this sandwich might just be it for me. I love sandwiches and the thought of caramelized onions in between two slices of buttered up sourdough seems pretty amazing!
Meghan @ Life Post-Cornell
Ohmygod. You’re doing more than a good job. Seriously, how can you question it when you post something called French Onion Soup Sandwiches? Heavenly. And brilliant.
Kathleen @Ksugarandspice
You done did good. xoxo
Valerie {all mussed up}
hot damn, i am DROOLING!
this reminds me of the time when I zealously cooked up a huge pot of glossy red onion jam, and had to slather way too much on my sammies to eat it before it got furry in the fridge.
your idea looks way more do-able. :)
Carrie @ Kiss My Whisk
Pure Genius. You never seize to amaze me!
Christine @ Take With Food
<3 Caramelized Onions You hit the nail on the head with this one – it's in my to-be-made-soon recipe list :)
Rachel
I have a new obsession with carmelized onions, and I am always scanning for new ways to use them! My hubby would probably cut off a limb for one of these when he comes home from a bad day at work. This sandwich, and a shot of Jack. Anywho…. I think I may have to make this for him on a day when I feel like being super nice. ;) Thanks for sharing!
Mary's Pastry Lab
oh gosh. there are so many simple yet good lunch recipes i’ve seen on your blog that i so MUST try. thanks for inspiring!
Sara
Dear Ms. Joy,
Please come to D.C. — we’ll cook for you and eat French Onion Soup sandwiches on the National Mall at sunset and we’ll all be best friends forever. It will be magical!
Much love to you!
Amy of Vspot
You just made my sandwich dreams come to life! Amazing, I love french onion soup and the idea of beer sounds like a great addition with sourdough bread. Or a syrah and baguette! Yum!
joythebaker
i love the way your mind works. pair it!
Lindsay @ The Live-In Kitchen
That’s my kind of candy! I wish my husband liked onions so I would have someone to eat the other sandwich, but I guess I’ll just have to eat both myself.
Jennifer
Mmmmmm looks so good!
Julia {The Roasted Root}
All your sandwiches look fantastic, particularly your ooey gooey caramelized onion and melty cheese sandwich. I’d like to be fueld on that bad boy too. Today. Right now. :)
Maggie
Oh my gosh I think you definitely did a good job! This sandwich looks amazing! I’m always looking for an excuse to use my panini press now that I have on and this is definitely going in there! Thanks Joy!
joythebaker
panini press is the dream for this sandwich!
Amy W
Not a huge fan of french onion soup (what the what?? I know.) But I do love me some caramelized onions and this looks fabulous.
Soooo… I’m going to give you some unsolicited life advice and it’s something I struggle with…. Nothing is ever done. There is always going to be something on your ‘to-do’ list. The more important thing is to take care of the big stuff and then all the little stuff just sort of falls into place. I love a book called “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff… and it’s all small stuff.” The whole title says it. Own it. Not the book, you. Own it. Own life. You are super fabulous and as long as you enjoy living life you’ll be golden. :)
How’s that for advice from a 24 yr old? Hehe
Karissa
I have an intense caramelized onion obsession. In fact I often caramelize onions, only to think about later what I will eat them with. And this? This is caramelized onion heaven!
thelittleloaf
This is going to sound really odd, but I don’t like soup because I’m not mad keen on hot, wet foods. I know. But I LOVE the idea of French onion soup which means I LOVE this. Amazing recipe. Joy, you are my hero :-) (heroine?!)
Gina Farrer
This is amazing! You are “doing good!”
Nicole @ the Dirty oven
Oh Joy!!! What have you done! You are awesome!
Blog is the New Black
I adore this idea.
ileana
Looks sooo good!
Michael - Innkeeper
Seriously!? Wow. I think you just made my day! These look simply amazing! I want one like right now. Genius!
j3nn
OMG, that’s such a great idea! The bread soaking up the soup and cheese is my favorite part of French onion soup. Yummy :)
A Plum By Any Other Name
What a fantastic sandwich for stress-eating! I’m feeling you on the over stimulation of tasks. Maybe someday it will slow down. But if not, at least I now have portable onion candy and melty cheese to take with.
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar
My. Dear. God. This sandwich and I are about to become best friends. YES!
Sophie
I think this sandwich is crazy!!! Somehow, while trying to do good, I think you have lost your mind…THANK GOD!!!!!
Sophie
argh I’m salivating. french onion soup is my favourite!
it’s national sandwich week in the UK so this post is spot on :)
Erika - The Teenage Taste
You’ve been on fire lately, Joy! I want to make everythinggggggg you post!
sweetmaddy
OMG YUM I am making this so soon! And ps you are SO right about good bread :)
Sara {Home is Where the Cookies Are}
YUM! How on earth do you stay skinny??? These look incredible – and my whole family would love them. We’re huge fans of french onion soup. I love the way you take something that’s been around forever and twist it into something new. More than once I’ve caught myself as I read your blog, “Wow! Why didn’t that ever occur to me??”. I’m just leaving it up to you from here on out. Joy the Baker can occur to me. You are doing a GREAT job!!
Claire Maxwell
This is making me salivate.
Thank you Joy.
Emma
THIS IS THE BEST THING EVER. EVER.
Lauren at Keep It Sweet
These sandwiches look heavenly! I’ve finally come to accept that my emails will never be “done” just not possible!
Dea
oh wow. wow. i’m salivating. must try this weekend! sometimes i dream about onions on a toast. u have read my mind!
Holly
I know what you mean about jobs never being done done. It’s so annoying to see the same things on my to do list day after day after day…
The sandwich looks amazing! I might make this tonight.
Averie @ Averie Cooks
This would be my husband’s dream sandwich/soup!
GrannyTaughtMeToCrochet
Oh my dear god.
HELLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOO!!!!
This is going in my belly today for lunch!
Yum.
Margherita
french onion soup is my fav soup in the whole world. I never thought you could make a sandwich out of it…brilliant!
I have to make this asap!!!!
Kathryn
Ooh this is a good idea. I like a lot.
anon
Long time reader- think you’re doing a great job- just little bit of feedback- finding the new design much harder on the eyes- I think it’s the combination of the font and the spotted background…. but otherwise- you’re amazing.
Angela @ the fairy bread chronicles
HOLY WOW.
i actually need this sandwich right this second. who knew the humble onion could look so good? i think we all need to appreciate the onion a bit more, it’s definitely taken for granted by folks.
also, may i add… that GOOD BREAD IS MY LIFE.
and that bread you have there looks quite amazing!
Kate @eatrecyclerepeat
I think I will add bacon.
The slow pace
Oh my god! I have to leave you now, I have to prepare that sandwich. Now. Bye.
;-)
Brenda (Kookt!)
Yeah great idea Joy! (You are doing good, no great!)
I love soup, also union soup. Will defenitly make this recipee! Saving it!
Amy
That picture, on top, with the 2 sandwiches
I think I let out a sigh when I saw it
I love onions, they only come second to my cat
aga i kaja
Sorry for my English. Your website is great. I am impressed by what you do. I would like to write much more, but the lack of knowledge English hinders me :-)
Caramelized onions on kanpce pisaek is like a warm underfoot, for someone who lives far from the sea :-)
Caz
You are definitely doing good with those french onion soup sandwiches Joy! Looks so delicious :)
Maggie @ A Bitchin' Kitchen
I was just saying to my sister yesterday when we were out to eat how much I love french onion soup, but I never want to order it when it’s warm outside. This seems like a delicious warm-weather alternative!
Peetu
Today is one of those ‘aha’ days for me. I listened to 2 Home Fries podcasts (I just discovered the world of podcasts thanks to you & Tracy.. super late to the party..). And just in the evening I read this interesting article about onions caramelizing and the time it takes (http://www.slate.com/articles/life/scocca/2012/05/how_to_cook_onions_why_recipe_writers_lie_and_lie_about_how_long_they_take_to_caramelize_.html) and now this recipe.. Too much coincidence?
Anywhooo.. before I start rambling, love the recipe and absolutely addicted to your podcasts..
P.S. The website redesign is super..
lisa @ APLS in paradise
you’re right …. sometimes its ridiculously difficult to figure out if we’re doing a good job. and its also ridiculously difficult to catch up with the insane pace of our lives. so, every once in a while … like right now … when our little boy is sick and the only thing i have to do is wrap myself around him and cuddle up to make him feel better, i indulge myself with a cup of hot tea and a yummy comfort dinner. and this sammy looks like it’ll perfectly fit the bill! thanks for the inspiration! and, yep, joy … you’re doing a good job! reading your blog always puts a smile on my face and your recipe inspirations score big points in our little family!
Shaz@shazkitchen
I was attracted over to take a look by that title. I’m glad I did pop by. The sandwich looks awesome. I’m sure the taste is out of this world too. With a smear of spicy mustard, I’m in sandwich heaven.
Heidi - Apples Under My Bed
ohhhhh oh. You did good, kid. Making this on the weekend, 100%.
Heidi xo
Suzanne
yum this sandwich looks fabulous, must try!