Ultimate Gameday Soup

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 5 ribs celery, finely chopped
• 3 medium carrots, finely chopped
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 4 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped
• 1/4 cup sweet red pepper, chopped
• 4 (14.5-ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
• 1 (12-ounce) bottle beer or nonalcoholic beer
• cheddar cheese, to taste, shredded
• bacon, to taste, cooked and crumbled
• green onions, to taste, chopped
• sour cream, to taste
• soft pretzel bites, to taste