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.
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. Drain the potatoes and return them to ...