Golden Garlic-And-Potato Soup

I haven't made this yet, but thought I would post anyway to see how you guys like it.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  diced sweet onion
• 4  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup white wine
• 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 2 (1 lb) packages  refrigerated mashed potatoes (I would use Simply Potatoes)
• 1⁄2 cup half-and-half
• 1⁄4 cup  diced red bell pepper
•  salt
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped fresh chives

Directions

1. Saute onion and garlic in hot oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat 5 minutes. Stir in wine; cook 5 minutes. Whisk in broth and potatoes until smooth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer 10 minutes; stir in half-and-half and bell pepper, and cook 5 more minutes or until thoroughly heated. Add salt to taste. Top with chives.