First, prep all of the ingredients.
Then, in a pot on medium high heat add a little oil then toss in the diced onion, celery and minced garlic. Cook until these are soft and fragrant. Then, toss in the cubed ham.
Now, cook for about 2 minutes then add in the tomato paste. Cook the paste by mixing it into the other ingredients for about 30-60 seconds.
Next, pour in the tomato sauce then the broth. Toss in a chicken bouillon cube and add the chopped collard green right on top.
Then, using a spoon mix the raw collard greens in the best you can. Lower the heat to medium then cover and allow the black eyed pea soup to cook 15-20 minutes. When the collards are ready they will be soft with a darker green color.
Before serving, add in Worcestershire sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste.