Spicy Black-Eyed Pea Soup

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serves/makes:

ready in:
under 30 minutes

ingredients

5 slices bacon, small pieces
2 tablespoons jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pinch black pepper, freshly ground
2 beef bouillon cubes
3 cups Swiss or Cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup onion, chopped
2 cups tomatoes, chopped
1 pinch salt
3 cups water
4 cans (15.8 ounce size) black-eyed peas, drained

directions

Saute bacon in large saucepan until lightly browned. Add onion, jalapenos, tomatoes, garlic, salt and pepper to bacon drippings; saute 5 minutes. Add water and bouillon, dissolving the cubes in the mixture. Add peas to bouillon mixture. Add cheese and simmer gently until cheese is melted.