Easy Green Onion-Potato Soup(For A Light Supper, Serve With Crusty Bread And A Green Salad.)  
["1 c. sliced green onions with tops", "1 medium garlic clove, crushed (optional)", "1 Tbsp. oil", "4 c. chicken broth", "1 c. milk or half and half", "1 pkg. (4 serving size) instant mashed potatoes", "1 medium carrot, shredded coarse", "fresh ground pepper to taste", "minced green parsley (optional)"]
["In medium saucepan over medium heat, saute onions and garlic in oil, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until onions are wilted.", "Add broth; bring to rolling boil.", "Remove from heat; stir in milk, potatoes and carrot.", "Cook until just thoroughly heated.", "Season with pepper, sprinkle with parsley.", "Makes 4 servings."]
["onions", "garlic", "oil", "chicken broth", "milk", "potatoes", "carrot", "fresh ground pepper", "green parsley"]