Don't throw out your leftover mashed potatoes, make this soup instead. It's quick and easy!

1               medium onion, chopped

1/4 cup      Garlic King

1               red bell pepper, chopped

1 tbsp       mustard

1/2 tsp      basil

1/2 tsp      chili powder

1/2 tsp      each salt and pepper

6 cups      vegetable stock

3 cups      mashed potatoes

1/2 cup    shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup    table cream

1. In a large soup pot, combine the onion, Garlic King, red pepper, mustard, basil, chili powder, salt, pepper and stock. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.

2. Add the mashed potatoes, cheese and cream. Simmer, stirring frequently, another 5 minutes. 

Serve immediately. Makes 6 servings.