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Crockpot Ham and Black Eyed Pea Soup with Collard Greens served in small white crocks and a silver silver spoon.

Black Eyed Peas and Ham Soup Crockpot Recipe

This crockpot ham and black eyed pea soup with collard greens is a cozy, hands-off dinner that turns simple ingredients into a hearty, flavorful bowl of comfort—and it makes the perfect New Year’s “good luck” meal.
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Author Kori
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 7 hours 40 minutes
Course Slow Cooker Soup Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 309 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound dried black-eyed peas (rinsed)
  • 2 cups leftover ham (diced or sliced and chopped)
  • 1 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
  • 1 cup chopped celery (approximately 2)
  • 1 cup chopped carrot (approximately 2)
  • 1½ teaspoons minced garlic (or 3 cloves)
  • 3 cups chopped collard greens or kale
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt (adjust to taste)
  • Optional: Hot sauce to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add black-eyed peas, ham, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, greens, chicken broth, smoked paprika, thyme, and black pepper to the slow cooker.
    Pouring all ingredients needed to make crockpot ham and black eyed pea soup with collard greens into a black oval slow cooker.
  • Stir, cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or until the peas are tender. Add more broth if needed. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and hot sauce if desired.
    Covering the slow cooker and cooking until the crockpot ham and black eyed pea soup with collard greens is done and then ladling into a bowl.

Notes

For more helpful hints, substitution ideas, slow cooking tips, and other delicious recipe ideas, check out my post above.
CROCKPOT COOKING TIP: Every slow cooker heats a little differently, so cooking times can vary. Once you know how your crock pot runs (hotter or cooler), you can adjust as needed. For meats and proteins, always use a thermometer to check doneness—the internal temperature is the most accurate way to know when it’s ready.
TIPS: Check dried peas for any debris before cooking and hold most of the salt until the end, especially if your ham is salty. If the peas are still firm near the end of cooking, continue until tender and add a little extra broth or water if you want a soupier texture.
TIMESAVER: Use two 10-ounce bags of frozen mirepoix blend (onion, carrots, and celery) instead of fresh. 
VARIATIONS: Swap collard greens for kale or baby spinach, or use leftover turkey or chicken instead of ham. Stir in a can of diced tomatoes, or lightly mash some of the peas in the pot if you prefer a thicker, stew-like soup.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve with cornbread, crusty bread, or a simple green salad. Add hot sauce, sliced green onions, or extra chopped greens on top for a bright, flavorful finish and an extra dose of New Year’s luck.

Nutrition

Calories: 309kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 23gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 1248mgPotassium: 915mgFiber: 8gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 3568IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 123mgIron: 6mg
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