Black Eyed Pea and Kale Soup

olive oil
1 large onion, diced
carrots, sliced
cloves garlic
1 sprig(s) fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper, or to taste
1 bullion cube
28 ounce can of diced tomatoes
about 5 cup(s) chopped collard greens, or kale leaves (about 1 bunch), tough stems removed. You can also use some of the frozen stuff, but it doesn't have much texture and might make the soup kind of goopy
Smoked Ham Steak / sausage... whatever ya got

The easiest way to do this is to saute the vegetables and put everything in the crock pot for the day.