30 Minute Beer Cheese Soup

unsalted butter

celery stalk chopped

small onion chopped

bell pepper seeded and chopped

garlic minced

all purpose flour

dried thyme

bottle of beer

and 1/2 cups chicken stock

heavy cream

sharp yellow cheese, plus extra for topping when serving

smoked cheddar cheese

salt and pepper

fresh parsley chopped

slices fried bacon chopped