Spicy Black-Eyed Pea Soup

• bacon↗5 slices

  small pieces

• jalapenos↗2 tablespoons

  finely chopped

• garlic↗1 clove

  minced

• black pepper↗1 pinch

  freshly ground

• beef bouillon cubes↗2
• swiss cheese or cheddar cheese↗3 cups

  grated

• onion↗1 cup

  chopped

• tomatoes↗2 cups

  chopped

• salt↗1 pinch
• water↗3 cups
• black-eyed peas↗4 cans

  drained

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Saute bacon in large saucepan until lightly browned.

2. 2

   Add onion, jalapenos, tomatoes, garlic, salt and pepper to bacon drippings; saute 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add water and bouillon, dissolving the cubes in the mixture.

4. 4

   Add peas to bouillon mixture.

5. 5

   Add cheese and simmer gently until cheese is melted.