Spicy Black-Eyed Pea Soup

Ingredients

• 5 slices bacon
• 1 c onion chopped
• 2 Tbsp jalapeno finely chopped
• 2 c chopped canned tomatoes
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 3 c hot water
• 3 beef bouillon cubes
• 4 158 oz cans black-eyed peas
• 1 c grated Cheddar or Swiss cheese

Directions

1. Cut bacon into small pieces saute until brown Drain Pour out grease in pan Add onion bacon jalapeno garlic and tomato to pan Saute Dissolve bouillon in hot water Drain peas add to bouillon then add to onion and bacon mixture Simmer together Serve hot with cheese sprinkled on each serving