---
title: Creamy Mushroom Chowder with Couscous
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/creamy-mushroom-chowder-with-couscous-649af67ac8e13be2fa91de92
prep time: 5 minutes
cook time: 10 minutes
time required: 15 minutes
difficulty: easy
allergens:
  - Wheat
  - Milk
tags:
  - Spicy
  - Easy Cleanup
  - Quick
  - Veggie
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 1239
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved the comforting, creamy taste, though some found it bland and added extra stock, salt, or seasonings for depth.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Super easy one-pot meal that comes together quickly, though actual cook time often runs longer than the stated 15 minutes.
nutrition:
  calories: 410
  fat: 18
  saturated fat: 8
  carbohydrates: 54
  sugar: 9
  fiber: 4
  protein: 11
  cholesterol: 40
  sodium: 1410
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Grain%20Recipes/Couscous/creamy-mushroom-chowder-with-couscous.avif"
---

Wash and dry produce.

Trim and thinly slice @scallions{4%unit}(separating whites from greens). Thinly slice @button mushrooms{8%oz}(if pre-sliced, skip).

Heat a drizzle of @cooking oil{} in a #medium pot{} over medium-high heat. Add scallion whites, mushrooms, and a pinch of @salt{} and @pepper{}. Cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies are slightly softened, ~{2%minutes}.

Stir in 2 cups water, @veggie stock concentrate{2%unit}, and @Israeli couscous{5%oz}. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a low simmer. Cook until couscous and veggies are tender, ~{7%minutes}.

Meanwhile, quarter @lemon{2%unit}.

In a #small bowl{}, combine half the @cornstarch{1%tbsp} with 1 TBSP water (all the cornstarch and 2 TBSP water for 4 servings).

Once couscous and veggies are tender, add @cream sauce base{8%oz}, @Italian herb paste{2%tbsp}, @spinach{5%oz}, and cornstarch mixture to pot. Stir to combine and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, ~{3%minutes} more.

Divide chowder between bowls; top with @croutons{2%unit} and scallion greens. Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice and remaining lemon wedges on the side.