Sam's Hobbit Stew | Lord of the Rings Inspired Recipes

Name: Sam's Hobbit Stew | Lord of the Rings Inspired Recipes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: Asian, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 8 oz rabbit tenderloin (boneless, can sub chicken); 1 whole carrot (chopped); 1 parsnip (chopped); 2-3 mushrooms (sliced); 1 shallot (diced); 3-4 gold or red skin potatoes (chopped, skin on); 2-3 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth); 2 tablespoons flour; 1/2 tablespoon salt from the Shire ((mix ratio: 1 part Italian seasoning, 4 parts salt)); 1/4 cup barley; 2 tablespoons butter; 8 oz ale (can sub white wine or ginger ale); 2 bay leaves