Ingredients
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2 cups blackeyed peas (fresh cooked or canned)
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3 tablespoons bacon drippings
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1 cup beef broth
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1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
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10-ounce can Ro-Tel tomatoes
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salt and pepper, to taste
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tortilla chips
Instructions
- Saute onion in bacon drippings until soft.
- Mash the peas with a potato masher and add to the onions in the pan.
- Add the tomatoes, beef broth and cheese, and simmer until the cheese has melted.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour mixture into a blender or food processor and purée.
- Serve hot with tortilla chips.
Notes
You may substitute 2 small, peeled fresh tomatoes and a minced serrano or jalapeño pepper (seeds, stems and ribs removed) for the Ro-Tel tomatoes, if desired.
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