Healthy mashed potatoes

I love mashed potatoes (I put ketchup on mine, people think that's weird), but I don't love the pounds of butter and cream that are usually in them.  These have no butter at all, and they taste awesome.  I was too lazy to roast garlic to mix in, so I used a little garlic powder instead and they were still really good.  I happen to have a pot of fresh chives in the kitchen, so I used those, but this recipe would still be just fine with only salt and pepper.

This was also the first time I used my potato ricer.  I love it!

makes 3-4 servings

1.5 lbs potatoes (I used small white ones, but Yukon Golds are great!)

3 cups unsalted chicken broth (vegetable broth would work too)

3/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

pinch garlic powder

2 tsp chopped fresh chives

Cut the potatoes in quarters and put in a large saucepan. 

Add the broth, and boil for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

Drain, reserving the broth.

Put the potatoes through a potato ricer (or just mash them up), and beat in about 1/2 cup of broth with a wooden spoon. Add a little more broth if needed to make the texture creamier.

Stir in the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and chives.

Taste, and adjust seasonings if necessary.