Love mashed potatoes? Love Soup? Here is the best of both worlds!

Ingredients

• ½ Cup Chopped Carrot
• ½ Cup Chopped Celery
• 1 Pkg (16.4 oz) prepared frozen mashed potatoes
• 1 can (14.5 oz) Chicken Broth
• ½ Cup Milk
• 1 Garlic Clove, pressed
• ¼ Tsp Salt
• 1/8 Tsp Black Pepper
• 2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley
• ½ Cup Sour Cream

— Optional Toppings: Sliced Green Onions, Shredded Cheese, Bacon.

Cooking Directions

1. Coarsely chop carrot and celery. Place prepared mashed potatoes in sauce pan. Gradually add broth & milk, whisking until smooth. Stir in carrot, celery, garlic, salt and pepper. Bring to a biol; reduce heat and simmer uncovered, 10 min.

2. Remove from heat, stir in sour cream and parsley. Ladle soup into bowls and top with desired toppings.