Beer Soup with Cheese

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 Cloves; Ground, Dash of
1 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.