A Grimm-ly proper Irish Leek & Potato Soup (with Guinness)

Here's what we need: 

Leeks  

Celery  

Carrots  

Potatoes (any kind will do!)  

Pearled Barley  

Parsley  

Minced garlic  

Minced ginger  

Chicken breast  

Chicken broth  

Most importantly, Guinness (draught stout)  

Seasonings: salt, black pepper, basil, bay leaves, onion powder, and celery salt.  

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☆ 1. Get a pot, put your chicken breasts in there, then add your chicken broth and Guinness.  

My ratio was half a pint of beer for every two pints of broth  

| Metric: 248 ml of beer, 1 L of broth  

| 1.5 cups to 4 cups  

(Yes, I know this is a giant batch, basically just 1/2 to 2 ratio) 

☆ 2. Add your seasonings, minced garlic, ginger, and parsley. No exact measurements, just do to your liking. (Wouldn't say more than 3 bay leaves, though)  

☆ 3. Cook your chicken about halfway through, then add your chopped veggies  

☆ 4. Cook thoroughly  

☆ 5. Once that's done, make your barley in a separate pot per instructions  

☆ 6. Add barley to the bottom of your bowl  

☆ 7. Layer your soup on top!  

☆ 8. Eat! Drink! Slainte!  

| Note; you can also make it in a slow cooker!