COOK BARLEY-Pour water into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Add barley with a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook barley for 10-12 minutes and drain. Set aside for later use.

COOK SAUSAGE- In a dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium-high heat. Add sausage and brown each side for a total of about 7 minutes. Transfer sausage to a paper-towel lined plate and set aside.

MIX STEW INGREDIENTS- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, onion, and garlic to the dutch oven. Saute for about 4 minutes. Slice sausage links and return them to the dutch oven. Cook for about another 5 minutes or until sausage is thoroughly cooked. Add can of tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring contents to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the barley and kale and cook until kale just starts to wilt. Season with salt and pepper if desired.

Serve and enjoy!