arlic Mashed Potatoes

6 - large baking potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 - bay leaf
12 - cloves garlic, peeled
1/4 C hot vegetable stock
2 T olive oil
0 - salt and pepper to taste

Place the potatoes and bay leaf in a large saucepan with salted water to cover; bring to a boil over high heat. Add the garlic cloves, reduce the heat to medium-high, and cook for 25 minutes, or until the potatoes are very tender. Drain well.

transfer the mixture to a warm serving bowl; remove the bay leaf. Mash briefly with a potato masher or fork. Add the broth and oil and mash until the mixture is not quite smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

From Mediterranean Vegan Kitchen