SPICY BLACK-EYED PEA SOUP

Spicy Black-Eyed Pea Soup image

Provided by Steve P.

Time 50m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.9, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 23.5, Sodium 522.8, Carbohydrate 18.6, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 1.4, Protein 12