Hot soft pretzel + Mustard Dip and Beer Cheese Soup

Ingredients

• 2 Soft Pretzels
• 1/2 cup Yellow mustard
• 2 TBSP Unsalted butter
• ½ cup Onion (finely chopped)
• ½ cup Celery (finely chopped)
• ½ cup Carrots (finely chopped)
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• ½ tsp Paprika
• ½ tsp Dry mustard
• ¼ tsp Cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• 2 TBSP All-purpose flour
• 2 cups Chicken broth
• 1 cup Beer
• ½ cup Heavy cream
• 2 cups Cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• Salt (to taste)
• Black pepper (to taste)
• Fresh chives (chopped for garnish optional)
• 12 oz Orange juice
• Ice cubes
• 12 oz Sparkling water