Rip City Beer & Cheddar Soup – Alberta Co-op

Ingredients

• 6 T Mother's unsalted butter (divided)
• 1 rib celery, finely chopped
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 large jalapeno, seeded & chopped
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced
• 1 T fresh thyme, chopped
• 1.5 C Pyramid Brewing 1977 Lager
• 2.25 C Pacific Vegetable Broth
• 1/4 C all-purpose flour
• 1 C Sunshine Dairy heavy whipping cream
• 1 6oz pkg Organic Valley Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• 1 wedge Willamette Valley Smoked Cheddar, coarsley shredded ((about .4 lb))
• Salt & Pepper
• 6 pieces Quorn Bacon Style Slices