Step 1: Heat the oil and butter in a dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Step 2: Add the celery, potatoes, onion, garlic, bacon and bay leaves and cook until onions are translucent.
Step 3: Pour in broth and add thyme, parsley and pepper and bring to a boil.
Step 4: Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes
Step 5: Remove bay leaves.
Step 6: Add the flour water mixture and stir.
Step 7: With an emulsion blender, puree until smooth.
Step 8: Place into bowls and garnish with the chopped celery leaves.
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