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Rinse the collard greens thoroughly and remove the tough stems. Chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
In a large pot, add the ham hock and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 1 hour until the ham hock is tender.
Remove the ham hock from the pot and set aside to cool. Once cool, remove the meat from the bone and chop it into small pieces.
In the same pot, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
Add the chopped collard greens to the pot and stir to combine with the onion and garlic.
Pour in the chicken broth and add the chopped ham hock meat back to the pot.
Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir well.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 30 minutes until the collard greens are tender.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve hot and enjoy your Classic Collard Green and Ham Hock Soup.