Hoppin' John (Black Eyed Peas And Collard Greens)

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried black-eyed peas
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 celery stalks (diced (about 1 1/2 cups))
• 2 carrots (diced (about 1 1/2 cups))
• 1 onion (diced (about 1 1/2 cups))
• 3 gloves garlic (finely minced)
• 2 pounds smoked ham hock
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 5 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 5 teaspoons kosher salt (divided use)
• Pepper (to taste)
• Dash of cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 cup long grain rice
• 1 bunch collard greens