Smashed Potato Soup

Ridiculously easy soup which is low fat, low cholesterol, low calorie and delicious!

½ cup coarsely chopped carrots
½ cup coarsely chopped celery
1 pkg (1 lb, 4 oz) refrigerated mashed potatoes
1 can (14.5 oz) 99% fat free chicken broth
½ cup fat free milk
1 garlic clove, pressed
¼ tsp salt
⅛ tsp ground black pepper
½ cup reduced fat sour cream
2 tbsp snipped fresh parsley
Optional toppings:
sliced green onions, reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese and crisply cooked, crumbled turkey bacon

1. Place mashed potatoes in 3 qt sauce pan. Gradually add broth and milk, whisking until mixture is smooth. Stir in carrot, celery, garlic, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered 10 minutes.
2. Remove from heat, stir in sour cream and parsley. Ladle into bowls and add desired toppings.