Cheddar Beer Soup Recipe

Name: Cheddar Beer Soup Recipe
Ingredients: 2 medium leeks, hard green parts and stems discarded, diced (about 2 cups); 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced (about 1 cup); 2 celery ribs, diced (about 1 cup); 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1 Turkish bay leaf; 1/2 stick unsalted butter; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups whole milk; 1 3/4 cups chicken broth; 1 (12-ounce) bottle English ale; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 4 cups extra-sharp cheddar, grated; 4 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled; crusty bread, sliced