Pesto Lime Chicken Zoodle Soup

Pesto Lime Chicken Zoodle Soup 

adapted from The Spice & Tea Exchange

I discovered The Spice & Tea Exchange on a recent trip to Savannah and was pleasantly surprised to find out that there is a local store in Lancaster, PA. Your local source for spice mixed probably has basil and / or citrus blends. Use your favorite.

Serves 2                                                          1 WW Blue point / serving

1 Tbsp. Pesto Spice blend or your favorite basil seasoning blend

1 1/2 tsp. olive oil

1/2 tsp. Tastefully Simple Citrus Herb Seasoning or your favorite citrus seasoning blend, divided

1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

8 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breast

32 oz. homemade chicken stock or canned broth

2 medium zucchini, spiralized

Juice for 1/2 lime

1 Tbsp. cilantro, chopped

2 thin lime slices (optional)

1. Combine the chicken, Pesto and Citrus seasoning blends in a vacuum seal bag and seal.*
2. Put the broth and cag of chicken in a soup pot, making sure the bag is submerged. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
3. Remove the bag from the broth. Remove the chicken from the bag. Shred when cool enough to handle
4. Add the ground pepper, lime juice, cilantro, remaining 1/4 tsp Citrus Seasoning and chicken to the broth remaining in the pot. Stir to combine.
5. Add the zucchini noodles and simmer 3-5 minutes to desired tenderness. Divide the noodles and broth into bowls.
6. Garnish with lime slices before serving, if desired.

Enjoy!

*If you do not have a vacuum sealer, place in a zip-top bag and sea; then place in another zip-top bag and seal again.