Cream of Lentil Soup with Celery Root Flan

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   In a Dutch oven, cookcelery, carrot, on ion, garlic and bacon on medium heat until vegetables are softened and bacon is crisp.

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   Drain lentils and add to vegetable mixture.

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   Add bouquet garni and simmer for 1 hour.

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   Puree in blender and pass through a fine strainer.

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   Add cream and check seasoning.

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   Keep warm.

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   Preheat oven to 250 degrees.

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   Prepare the flan.

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   Puree cooked celery root, egg and cream in a blender until smooth.

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    Pass through a fine strainer.

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    Correct seasoning.

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    Grease 5 small timbales or molds with butter.

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    Pour mixture into molds.

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    Place molds in a baking pan.

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    Pour simmering water in teaspoon he pan so that it comes halfway up the sides of the molds.

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    Place in a preheated 250 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until mixture is firm in center.

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    Prese ntation: Unmold warm flan in center of shal!

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    low soup bowl.

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    Garnish with a sprig of fresh chervil (if available).

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    Ladle warm lentil soup around the flan.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.