Beer Cheese Soup

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 large onion, (minced (about 1/2 cup))
• 3 stalks celery, (minced)
• 2 medium carrots, (minced)
• 3 jalapeño peppers (diced (optional))
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic ((about 2 cloves))
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 12-ounce bottle wheat beer
• 2 cups vegetable broth ((or chicken))
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup whole milk
• 8 ounces shredded mild cheddar cheese
• 4 ounces shredded smoked cheddar cheese
• salt and black pepper, (to taste)

Directions