Herb Potato Soup

What you need:

1/2 teaspoon crumbled, dried rosemary
1 teaspoon crumbled, dried thyme
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small rib of celery including the leaves, minced
2 cups vegetable stock
2 1/2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup fresh parsley, minced

What you do:

1. In a small dry skillet toast the rosemary and thyme until fragrant, do not burn. Shake the skillet and heat for about 3 minutes. Set aside.
2. In a large saucepan saute onion, celery and carrots in olive oil over moderately low heat for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
3. Stir in the broth or stock and bring to a boil.
4. Break potatoes up with a fork. Using a wire whisk, add potatoes a half cup at a time.
5. Continue whisking until smooth, reduce to a simmer and add toasted herbs, lemon juice and fresh parsley.
6. Taste soup and add salt and black pepper if desired.

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Potato Soup