curried lentil soup

Ingredients

• 1 large - red onion, chopped
• 4 or 5 - stalks of celery, chopped
• 4 - carrots, chopped
• 2 - ears of corn or 1 small can of corn
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/4 cups olive oil
• 2 cups lentils, dry
• 1 quart chicken broth, low salt
• 3 or 4 cups water
• 2 - links of smoked turkey sausage, sliced
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric, ground
• 1 tablespoon sea salt or taste to your liking
• 1 bunch handful of chard or spinach for the greenery