Ingredients

• 2 lbs baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1½ cups shiitake mushrooms
• 4 garlic cloves, halved
• 1 bay leaf
• ⅓ tsp salt
• ⅛ tsp pepper
• 8 tsp extra-virgin olive oil, or butter
• 2 Tbsp cream

Directions

1. Combine the first four ingredients in a Dutch oven -- cover with water and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender.
3. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.
4. Discard bay leaf.
5. Combine potato mixture, reserved cooking liquid (may not need all of it, just enough to blend), salt, and pepper in a bowl.
6. Beat at medium speed of a mixer until smooth.
7. Add oil or butter and cream. 
8. Serve.

Nutritional Analysis per Serving

• Calories: 130
• Fat: 4 g
• Carbohydrate: 22 g
• Protein: 2 g
• Food Groups: 1 starch, ½ vegetable, 1 fat