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Alternative method: Bring washed peas to a boil in a pot of water, remove from heat and let soak for two hours.<\/p>\n<p>Prepare the greens: Wash the collard greens. Fill your sink with cold water, add the greens and swish them around in the water to remove any trace of dirt. Cut the stems away from the largest part of the greens. Stack the greens and with a sharp knife, cut crosswise into strips. Use a salad washer\/spinner (<a href=\"https:\/\/a.co\/d\/98offaP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"salad spinner\">this is the one I prefer<\/a>) to completely clean the greens. Set aside.<\/p>\n<p>Prepare the smoked sausage: Cut smoked sausage links into pieces and brown in oil with chopped onion and garlic.<\/p>\n<p>Combine all ingredients in a large soup pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover and cook over medium low heat until peas are done. 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