Meal Kit

Mushroom and Asparagus Chowder

with toasted Asiago french roll

Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 7 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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    Vegetarian
All ingredients are individually packaged, but our central facility is not certified allergen-free. Furthermore, ingredient contents may vary. Please check ingredient packaging for allergens and nutrition facts. If you have serious allergies, please use your best judgment or consult a health professional to decide if our meals are safe for you!
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You got your clam, you got your corn, but for our money, no chowder's better than mushroom and asparagus. Creamy, rich, and chock full of veggie goodness, spoonful after spoonful will put you in a place of absolute bliss. Reach chowder Nirvana with this soup, and never come back down again.

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 6 oz. Cremini Mushrooms
  • 6 oz. Yukon Potatoes
  • 5 oz. Asparagus
  • Info
    1 French Roll
  • Info
    3 oz. Light Cream Cheese
  • 1 Shallot
  • Info
    1 oz. Shredded Asiago Cheese
  • Info
    ½ oz. Flour
  • 2 tsp. Mirepoix Broth Concentrate
  • ½ tsp. Garlic Salt

Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.

  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    480
  • Carbohydrates
    61g
  • Net Carbs
    57g
  • Fat
    19g
  • Protein
    18g
  • Sodium
    1740mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 Medium Pot

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F

Customize It Instructions

  • Meatlovers! If using chicken breasts, pat dry, cut into 1" dice, and season all over with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat with 2 tsp. olive oil, stirring occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes. Add to chowder as desired.

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Cut mushrooms into 1/4" slices.

    Trim woody ends off asparagus and cut into 1” lengths.

    Cut potato into 1/2" dice.

    Halve roll.

    Peel and halve shallot. Slice thinly.

  2. 2

    Start the Vegetables

    Place a medium pot over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.

    Add shallot, potato, and mushrooms to hot pot. Stir often until vegetables soften, 5-7 minutes.

    Stir in flour until vegetables are completely coated.

  3. 3

    Start the Chowder

    Add 11/4 cups water, mirepoix base, cream cheese, garlic salt, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper to hot pot. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.

    Once simmering, cover and cook until potato has softened, 10-14 minutes.

    While chowder cooks, toast roll.

  4. 4

    Toast the Roll

    Place roll on prepared baking sheet, cut side up. Top each half with 1 tsp. olive oil and half the cheese (reserve remaining for garnish).

    Bake in hot oven until toasted and cheese is melted, 5-7 minutes.

    While roll toasts, finish chowder.

  5. 5

    Finish Chowder and Finish Dish

    After potato has softened, stir asparagus and a pinch of salt into pot. Return to a simmer.

    Once simmering, cook undisturbed, 5 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chowder with remaining cheese. Bon appétit!

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