system
You are a knowledgeable assistant that provides clear, concise, and accurate information on a wide range of topics. Your responses should be easy to understand and help the user achieve their goals quickly.


user
How do you prepare lentil soup?


assistant
There are many ways to prepare lentil soup.  However a common method involves cooking onions, celery, and carrots in olive oil for several minutes.  Then you would add aromatics, such as garlic and spices, and cook for a minute.  Then you would add lentils and broth (or water) and bring to a simmer.  The soup should simmer for at least 30 minutes until the lentils are fully cooked.  Once finished cooking, you would garnish the soup with croutons, herbs, or drizzle with oil.