1/2 c Onion; Chopped, 1 Medium

2 T Margarine Or Butter

12 oz Beer; Any Brand, 1 Btl/can

1/2 c Carrot; Finely Chopped

1/2 c Celery; Finely Chopped

2 c Chicken Broth

1 t Salt

1 t Cumin; Ground

1/4 t Nutmeg; Ground

1 x Cloves; Ground, Dash of

1 x Pepper; Dash Of

1 c Dairy Sour Cream

----------------------------------GARNISH---------------------------------- 1 c Cheese; *

* Use Cheddar Or Monterrey Jack cut into 1/4-inch Cubes. (4 oz) ~------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cook and stir onion in margarine in 2-quart saucepan until tender. Stir in beer, carrot and celery. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients except sour cream and cheese.

Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in sour cream. Sprinkle with cheese.