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Lemon and Dill Quinoa Chicken Soup

This soup is excellent for frequent travelers. If you "cheat" by using a rotisserie chicken, the key elements of the soup are likely to already be in your house and you can pull this together in a snap. Land from a business trip in the afternoon, swing by the store for a few perishable ingredients, and you can have dinner in your own home rather than ordering in.  Lemon and Dill Quinoa Chicken Soup Cooking Light 1 T olive oil 1/2 c yellow onion, chopped 1/2 tsp coarse salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 4 cloves garlic, sliced 5 c chicken stock 1 c red potato, diced 1/4 c quinoa, uncooked 4 oz chicken, cooked, shredded 1 c snap peas, diagonally cut 3 T dill, chopped 1 tsp lemon rind, grated Heat a large saucepan over medium and add oil. Add onion, salt, pepper, and garlic - saute 5 minutes. Add stock, potatoes, and quinoa. Bring to a simmer. Cook 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Stir in chicken and snap peas. Cook 5 minutes. Stir in tomato, dill,