Name: Smoked Cheddar Pumpkin Beer Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 strips of thick cut bacon (cut into 1/2 inch pieces); 1 celery stalk (diced (about 3/4 cup)); 1 large vidalia onion (chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)); 3 garlic cloves (minced); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme; 1 12- ounce bottle Pumpkin Ale; 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 tablespoons flour; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 pound sharp white cheddar (shredded); 4 ounces smoked cheddar (shredded); 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; kosher salt and fresh ground pepper