View the Recipe This Crockpot Potato & Bacon Soup is a cozy, budget-friendly slow cooker meal made with potatoes, veggies, cheddar, and crispy bacon.Easy, creamy, and perfect for busy weeknights or cold winter evenings.Why You’ll Love This Recipe This budget-friendly, ultra-comforting soup is exactly the kind of meal you want to eat curled up by a fireplace, wrapped in a blanket, and pretending your life is a Hallmark movie—quiet, peaceful, and magically free of dirty dishes.

(A girl can dream, right?) But truly: this one is a keeper.Everything goes into the crock pot in the morning, and by the time the bewitching hour rolls in, the only thing you need to do is take off the lid and ladle it into bowls.It’s hearty, creamy, and so satisfying on its own, though my kids love piling on extra cheese and bacon.

Honestly…same.Minimal prep: Dump, set, and forget.Kid-approved: Mild, creamy, and perfect for customizing with toppings.

Budget-friendly ingredients: Potatoes, veggies, broth, milk—nothing fancy needed.Cold-weather comfort food: Pure cozy vibes in a bowl.Most nights I throw together a quick salad, slice a loaf of bread, or add some fruit on the side—but the beauty here is that you don’t need anything extra for a dinner win.

The soup does all the heavy lifting.Tips for Best Results: Add bacon right before serving to keep it crisp.Dice the potatoes evenly so they cook at the same rate.

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