Ham and Bean Soup With Collard Greens

Name: Ham and Bean Soup With Collard Greens
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or bacon fat; 1/2 pound diced cooked ham (about 2 cups); 2 large white onions, finely chopped; 2 celery stalks, finely chopped; 2 jalapeño peppers, finely chopped; 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 bay leaf; 2 teaspoons kosher salt, more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 6 cups ham stock or chicken stock; 4 1/2 cups (2 14½-ounce cans) cooked pinto, red kidney or pink beans; 1 large bunch collard greens, leaves only, thinly sliced (8 cups); 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar; Hot sauce (optional); Sour cream or whole milk Greek yogurt (optional)