Potato Chowder

8 cups diced peeled potatoes
1/3 cup chopped onion
3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled, optional
Snipped chives, optional

In a crock pot, combine the first five ingredients. Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or until potatoes are tender. Add cream cheese; stir until blended. Garnish with bacon and chives if desired.