Sicilian Sausage Soup
["1/2 lb. pork sausage or sweet Italian sausage", "1 large onion, chopped (1 c.)", "1 (2 lb. 3 oz.) can Italian-style tomatoes", "2 (13 3/4 oz.) cans chicken broth", "1 tsp. leaf basil, crumbled", "1/2 c. orzo (rice shaped macaroni)", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1/8 tsp. pepper"]
["Cook sausage in a large saucepan, breaking up meat with wooden spoon, until meat loses its pink color.", "(If using Italian sausage, remove casings before cooking.)", "Add onion; saute until tender, about 3 minutes.", "Add tomatoes, broth and basil; bring to boiling. Stir in orzo, salt and pepper.", "Lower heat; cover and simmer until orzo is tender, about 10 minutes.", "Taste and add additional salt and pepper, if needed.", "Ladle into a tureen or soup bowls.", "Serve with bread sticks or sesame crackers.", "Makes 8 servings."]
["pork sausage", "onion", "Italian-style tomatoes", "chicken broth", "leaf basil", "orzo", "salt", "pepper"]