We’ve been singing the praises of our trusty slow cooker for years and we’ll continue singing said praises for years to come. Today, we’ve got a creamy soup that we’ve recently become obsessed with, and that’s perfect if you want creaminess without all the accompanying calories. Chowder-esque soups tend to be roux-based, meaning they’re thickened with a butter, flour and cream mixture, but we skipped the butter and flour here and just used 2/3 a cup of heavy cream. Divided up into 8 servings, that’s super reasonable! So, to recap, rich, creamy flavor, packed with veggies and protein – a dinner you can definitely go back for seconds of.

The flavor here is the star of the show. Anytime someone says the words “garlic” or “parmesan” we’re already fully on board. You know those people who worry about having garlic breath? That’s not us. Give us all the garlic. All that to say this soup is seriously yummy – that flavor packs a punch! Plus, the fact that it’s chock-full of chicken, potatoes, carrots, celery and onion is so nice, since it turns this dish into a meal that will actually keep you feeling full – no hunger cravings hitting an hour after you leave the table.

This is such a nice dish to bring your family together at the table. Grab a crusty loaf of bread to dip in it, if you so choose, and then you can kick back and enjoy it with loved ones. Afterwards, you can let (read: force) someone else to tackle the minimal clean up; you’ve done your part by making this tasty soup!