Panera Bread Baked Potato Soup

Name: Panera Bread Baked Potato Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds potatoes (scrubbed, peeled, and diced); 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock; 2 teaspoons chicken soup base; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 white onion (chopped); 1 teaspoon chopped garlic; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 4 ounces cream cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 teaspoons chives; 2 tablespoons bacon bits (plus more for garnish); shredded cheese (for garnish); sour cream (for garnish)