Hearty Black-Eyed Pea Soup with Ham and Greens

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) dried black-eyed peas, sorted and rinsed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 celery ribs, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 smoked ham hock
• 1 1/2 cups (225 g) diced cooked ham
• 6 cups (1.4 L) low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups (480 ml) water, plus more as needed
• 5 cups (150 g) chopped collard greens, tough stems removed
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• Hot sauce, for serving (optional)