Potato bacon chowder

4 cans condensed cream of potato soup
4 soup cans filled with milk
1 large onion, chopped
4 sliced of bacon, cooked and crumbled into small pieces
1/2 tsp pepper
2 large uncooked potatoes, cut into 1/2" pieces (russet best)
1/2 cup chopped chives (fresh) (split into two 1/4 cup sizes)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese.

Combine soup, milk, onion, bacon, pepper, potatoes and 1/4 cup chives into slow cooker. Stir well. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or until potatoes are soft and cooked through. Add cheese to slow cooker, stirring until the cheese is fully melted. Serve into bowls and top with chives.