"This Instant Pot Black Eyed Pea Soup recipe is an easy way to serve traditional black eyed peas and greens for New Year's! Slow cooker, stovetop optional...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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1 onion (diced)
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1 rib celery (diced)
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2 carrots (diced)
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1 clove garlic (finely chopped)
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1.5 cups ham (cubed, or leftover ham bone or hock (see notes))
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1 lb. dried black eyed peas (soaked overnight in water, rinsed, and drained)
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6 cups chicken stock/broth (or vegetable broth)
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1 tablespoon smoked paprika
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1 bay leaf
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1 tablespoon fresh thyme ((from about 2 sprigs))
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15 oz. canned fire roasted diced tomatoes
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2 cups roughly chopped kale (or collard greens, packed )
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kosher (to taste)
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black pepper (to taste)