Slowcooker Black Eye Pea & Collard Green Soup

 Ingredients:

2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
pinch red pepper flakes
1 onion, chopped
3 large carrots, sliced
3 stalks celery, chopped
10 c water
15 oz. can no salt added diced tomatoes
6 oz. can no salt added tomato paste
2 Tbs lower  soy sauce
2 Tbs lime juice 
1 Tbs brown sugar
1 tsp fresh garlic -minced
fresh black pepper to taste
1 16 ounce can black eyed peas- drained

6 c packed collard greens, stems removed -Note:If you don't like or can't find collards, feel free to substitute your favorite greens. Quicker-cooking greens such as spinach should be added right at the end of cooking. 

Directions:

Add all of the above to slowcooker. 

Cook on high for 5 to 6 hours.

Great New Year Soup- greens and black eye pea for good luck.