In a saucepan, sauté the bacon until lightly browned

Sauté onions, jalapeños, tomatoes, garlic, salt and pepper in the bacon and bacon drippings.

Add the water.

Dissolve the beef bullion cubes in the mixture.

Drain juice from the peas and add the peas to the soup.

Add the cheese of your choice and simmer until the cheese is melted.