Apple Beer Cheese Soup

Name: Apple Beer Cheese Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 large onion, roughly chopped; 2 large celery stalks, roughly chopped; 3 small apples, cored and roughly chopped (or 2 large apples); Salt and pepper to taste; 3 Tablespoons all purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 cup beer (we like a wit, a pilsner, or a light IPA here); 1 1/2 cups chicken or veggie stock; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 3 cups); Extra shredded cheddar cheese; Sliced green onions (scallions); Pepitas (what are pepitas?); Crispy Bacon Bits