Black Eyed Peas with Greens

Name: Black Eyed Peas with Greens
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb Black eyed peas (dry); 4 cups Leafy greens (spinach, lacinato kale, chard, or collard greens); 6 cups Vegetable broth; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 large onion (diced); 1 carrot (diced); 1 stalk celery (diced); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 bay leaf; 1 tsp Smoked paprika; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional); salt & pepper (to taste)