Jun 09 2026
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Soup & Sandwich Recipe

Inspired by Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
Time45m
Serves4

Cup of Chicken Enchilada Soup and our Bacon Grilled Cheese

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Ingredients

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Chicken Enchilada Soup

Bacon Grilled Cheese

Method

Chicken Enchilada Soup

  1. 1

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the chicken broth, canned diced tomatoes (with juices), shredded cooked chicken, enchilada sauce, frozen corn, black beans, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients.

  3. 3

    Simmer the Soup

    Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for about 20-25 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.

Bacon Grilled Cheese

  1. 5

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until they are crispy. Remove from the skillet and place on paper towels to drain excess grease.

  2. 6

    Prepare the Bread

    Spread butter on one side of each slice of sourdough bread. On the unbuttered side of two slices, layer the cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and cooked bacon. Top with the remaining slices of bread, buttered side up.

  3. 7

    Grill the Sandwich

    In the same skillet (you can add a little more butter if needed), grill the sandwiches over medium heat until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.

  4. 8

    Slice and Serve

    Once grilled, remove the sandwiches from the skillet, slice them in half, and serve alongside the chicken enchilada soup.

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