Italian Sausage Soup

1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. Italian sausage, removed from casings
1 1/2 c. onion, chopped
5 c. chicken broth
1 (28oz.) can diced tomatoes with basil & oregano
1 tsp. chopped basil
1 c. elbow macaroni
Salt & pepper to taste

Heat oil over medium heat in 4 - 6 qt. stock pot. Add sausage & onions & cook, stirring occasionally with wooden spoon to crumble sausage, til onion are trasparent. Add broth, tomatoes and basil and bring to boil. Add macaroni and salt and pepper to taste. Reduce heat to low and simmer partly covered, til macaroni is tender, about 25 minutes.
This soup is really yummy...it's been a big hit with everyone I have served it to.

Sent to the Recipe Dude by: kbarineau