Collard Green Puree Soup - Love of Food

Ingredients

• 1 ham hock
• 1/2 gallon chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 3 ounces bacon, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup onion, diced
• 1⁄4 cup celery, diced
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 pound collard greens, chopped and washed
• 1⁄4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 tablespoon hot sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 1 cup rye bread (or regular) croutons
• 1⁄4 cup sour cream