Potato-Rosemary Soup

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tsp. olive oil
• 1/2 small shallot, minced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 lb. Yukon Gold or other potatoes, peeled and cut into large pieces
• 1 tsp. minced fresh rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
• Salt, to taste