Hearty Black-Eyed Pea Soup with Ham and Greens - My Homemade Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil.
• 1 large onion, chopped (2 cups).
• 1 large carrot, chopped (1 cup).
• 2 celery stalks, chopped (1 cup).
• 1 small red bell pepper, chopped.
• 5 garlic cloves, minced.
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning.
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme.
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes.
• 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth.
• 1 can (15 oz) fire-roasted tomatoes.
• 8 ounces diced ham.
• 1 large bunch greens (collard, turnip, kale or chard).
• 2 cans (15 oz each) black-eyed peas, drained.
• Salt and black pepper to taste.