Spicy Black-Eyed Pea Soup with Bacon

Jalapenos give a spicy kick to this hearty black-eyed pea soup prepared with bacon, tomatoes, and Swiss cheese.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 592 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3 cups water
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 cubes beef bouillon
• 5 slices bacon
• 4 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups chopped tomato
• 2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno pepper
• 2 cups grated Swiss cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and chop when cool enough to handle.

Step 2

Add tomatoes, onion, jalapenos, garlic, salt, and pepper to bacon drippings. Saute over medium-high heat until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add water and bouillon; stir until bouillon cubes dissolve. Stir in peas and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Add Swiss cheese and simmer gently until cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes.