Cheesy Cheddar Ale Soup - Healthy Living

Ingredients

• 2 large onions, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 2 large potatoes, diced
• 2 qts vegetable or chicken stock
• 1 bottle brown ale
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 ¼ cups milk
• 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded