Spicy Black-Eyed Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 slices bacon, small pieces
2 tablespoons jalapenos, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pinch black pepper, freshly ground
2 beef bouillon cubes
3 cups swiss cheese or 3 cups cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup onion, chopped
2 cups tomatoes, chopped
1 pinch salt
3 cups water
4 (15 7/8 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained

Preparation

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.