Mash the potatoes with 1 1/4 cups of the broth, 2 or 3 cloves of roasted garlic* and chives, if desired. Add additional broth, if needed, until desired consistency is reached.
The simple act of ... Add milk, garlic and herbs to the saucepan and steep over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. In a large pot, boil potatoes until fork-tender.