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title: Creamy Mushroom Chowder with Couscous
source: {name: HelloFresh, url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/creamy-mushroom-chowder-with-couscous-649af67ac8e13be2fa91de92}
servings: 2
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: 3700
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 or seasonings.}, {theme: Ease of prep, text: Super easy one-pot meal that comes together quickly, though actual cook time often runs longer than stated.}]
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/creamy-mushroom-chowder-with-couscous.avif"
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Wash and dry all produce.

Trim and thinly slice @scallions{2%pieces}, separating whites from greens. Thinly slice @button mushrooms{6%oz} (skip if pre-sliced).

Heat a drizzle of @cooking oil{1%tbsp} 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%tsp}, and @Israeli couscous{¾%cup}. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a low simmer. Cook until couscous and veggies are tender ~{5%minutes}.

Meanwhile, quarter @lemon{1%piece}.

In a #small bowl{}, combine half the @cornstarch{1%tsp} with 1 tbsp water.

Once couscous and veggies are tender, add @cream sauce base{½%cup}, @Italian herb paste{1%tsp}, @spinach{2%cups}, and cornstarch mixture to pot. Stir to combine and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened ~{3%minutes} more.

Divide chowder between bowls; top with @croutons{¼%cup} and scallion greens. Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice and remaining lemon wedges on the side.