Spicy Black Eye Pea Soup

5 slices bacon

1 cup chopped onion

2 tbl chopped jalapeno

2 cups chopped tomatoes

1 clove minced garlic

salt & pepper to taste

2 beef bouillon cubes

4 15.8 oz cans black#8209;eyed peas

3 cups grated cheddar or Swiss cheese

Makes 10 servings

In a large saucepan, saute the bacon. cut into small pieces. To the pan, add the chopped onion, jalapeno, tomatoes,

garlic and salt & pepper. Saute.

Add 3 cups of water and beef bouillon cubes; stir to dissolve. Drain juice from peas and add to soup. Heat thoroughly. Sprinkle Cheese on each serving.

1/4 to 1/2 lb finely chopped ham may be substituted for the bacon. More jalapeno may be added if desired.

Garlic powder may be substituted for the garlic clove.