Place the hash browns, broth/stock, soup and half the bacon bits into the crock pot and turn it on the lowest setting. Put the lid on it and do something else. Got to work. Take a long long walk.Come home in about 8 hours - after work say - and cut up the cream cheese into smallish cubes and mix in the soup until it disappears.Ladle into bowls and top with chives, bacon bits and shredded cheese.