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How to Make Spicy Black-Eyed Pea Soup with Bacon - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a hearty and flavorful soup that will warm you up on a cold day, look no further than this Spicy Black-Eyed Pea Soup with Bacon. This delicious soup is a perfect blend of smoky bacon, spicy seasonings, and tender black-eyed peas, making it a comforting and satisfying dish that's sure to please everyone at the dinner table.

Black-eyed peas are a staple in Southern cuisine, and they are often enjoyed in traditional dishes like Hoppin' John and black-eyed pea salad....

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Ingredients

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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

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

    • Nutrition

    592 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 83mg
    • Sodium: 1492mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 11g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 39g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 719mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 785mg

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