Lentils and Sausage Italian

INGREDIENTS2    ounces olive oil
1    pound turkey sausage
2    stalks celery, chopped
2    carrots, sliced thinly
1    cup fresh fennel stems, chopped
1    medium white onion, chopped
5    cloves garlic, minced
1    cup whole grape tomatoes
2    cans (15 ounce) or 1 pkg POMI (26 oz) diced tomatoes   
4    cups chicken broth
2    cups dry white table wine
1    cup dry red table wine
1    pound dry lentils
1    tablespoon dry oregano
1   tablespoon dry basil

METHOD
In a large skillet or sauce pan, add the olive oil over medium heat. If the sausage is encased, remove it from the casings. Add the sausage meat to the olive oil and cook it while you break it up into small bits using a fork or other implement, about 5 to 6 minutes. Add the celery, carrots and fennel stems to the pan and continue to cook for another 5 to 6 minutes. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

Add the whole and diced tomatoes,broth, wine, lentils and spices to the pan, stir well, lower the heat to a simmer and cook, covered, for 1 hour. Season with salt if so desired and serve hot. This recipe will make 6 to 8 large servings or 10 to 12 medium servings.