---
title: Creamy Mushroom & Bacon Chowder
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/creamy-mushroom-and-bacon-chowder-695ffd3b30d8e7c0c76686f8
prep time: 5 minutes
cook time: 10 minutes
time required: 15 minutes
difficulty: easy
allergens:
  - Wheat
  - Milk
tags:
  - Quick
  - Lunch
  - Easy Cleanup
  - Easy Prep
  - One Pot
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 59
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved this tasty soup, with some adding shrimp or bacon for extra deliciousness.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Quick to make, though some were unsure when to cook and add the bacon.
nutrition:
  calories: 710
  protein: 19
  fat: 42
  saturated fat: 16
  carbohydrates: 62
  sugar: 8
  fiber: 5
  cholesterol: 75
  sodium: 1500
  potassium: 620
  calcium: 110
  iron: 4.8
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Soup%20Recipes/creamy-mushroom-bacon-chowder.avif"
---

Wash and dry produce. Trim and thinly slice @scallions{4%unit}(thinly sliced), separating whites from greens. Thinly slice @Button Mushrooms{8%ounce}(thinly sliced, skip if pre-sliced).

Heat a drizzle of @oil{} in a #medium pot{} over medium-high heat. Add scallion whites, mushrooms, and a pinch of @salt{} and @black pepper{}. Cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies are slightly softened, ~{1-2%minutes}. Stir in @water{2½%cup}(5 cups for 4 servings), @Veggie Stock Concentrate{2%unit}, and @Pearl Couscous{1.5%cup}. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a low simmer. Cook until couscous and veggies are tender, ~{5-7%minutes}.

Meanwhile, quarter @lemon{2%unit}. In a #small bowl{}, combine half the @cornstarch{1%tbsp} with @water{1%tbsp}(all the cornstarch and 2 TBSP water for 4 servings). Once couscous and veggies are tender, add @Cream Sauce Base{8%ounce}, @Italian Herb Paste{2%tbsp}, @spinach{5%ounce}, and cornstarch mixture to pot. Stir to combine and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, ~{2-3%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.