Cheddar Broccoli Soup with Bacon and Egg Croutons made with Bavarian Wheat Beer

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1 tablespoon grapeseed oil

1 large white onion, diced

1 1/2 cups Bavarian style beer (recommended: Hefeweizen)

1 bunch broccoli (about 6 large stalks), broken into florets, plus stalks trimmed, peeled and into disks

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Pinch ground nutmeg

2 quarts low-sodium chicken stock

1 1/2 cups heavy cream

2 cups shredded Cheddar

1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) whipped cream cheese

Croutons:

1/4 cup whipped cream cheese softened

2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled while warm and diced

3 strips bacon, fried, drained and crumbled (recommended: Nueske's Applewood Smoked Bacon)

8 slices wheat bread

1/4 cup shredded Cheddar