Notes for self --
I slightly took a different turn. Ground turkey seasoned with garlic powder, pepper and Italian seasoning. Continued to add more seasonings throughout as it was bland with instructions.
Added minced garlic, chopped carrots (which were cooked without potatoes for the first 7 minutes), and some more seasonings. Didn't have celery so added celery salt.
Added potatoes (~8 of different sizes) and allowed to simmer. Once done, I added equal part heavy cream and then 8oz of cream cheese. Let simmer a little longer and then added parmesan.
Didn't bother with slurry as the cream cheese helped a lot.
Delicious. Kinda feels like an entirely different dish but oh well. Good anyway! Would suggest a little lemon juice and some garlic bread. Possibly add one more cup of broth.