Black Eyed Peas - Lucky New Year's Dish - Tasty Hush

Ingredients

• About 2 cups collard or kale greens.
• A pound of black-eyed peas.
• 1 large onion, chopped.
• A stick of celery, diced.
• 1-2 teaspoons Creole spice mix.
• A few slices of thick bacon, diced.
• Around 5 ounces diced smoked sausage or turkey (1 cup).
• 2-3 teaspoons chopped-up garlic.
• 1 minced jalapeño or just a pinch of cayenne, optional.
• A couple teaspoons freshly chopped thyme.
• 1 bay leaf.
• 7-8 cups chicken stock.
• Salt and black pepper for seasoning.