Spicy Black-eyed Pea Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 pound bacon, diced
• 1 cup chopped white onion
• 2 tablespoons diced fresh jalapeno pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 4 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, undrained
• 3 cups water
• 2 cups canned diced tomatoes
• 2 cubes beef bouillon
• 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 55 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• cook and stir bacon in a stockpot over medium heat until slightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes. add onion, jalapeno pepper, and garlic; cook until bacon is slightly crisp, 5 to 10 more minutes. add black-eyed peas, water, tomatoes, and beef bouillon; bring to a low boil.
• reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until flavors have blended, about 30 minutes. add cheddar cheese and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.