Lord of the Rings Potatoes (Boil 'em, Mash 'em, Stick 'em in a Stew)

Name: Lord of the Rings Potatoes (Boil 'em, Mash 'em, Stick 'em in a Stew)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Japanese, Asian
Ingredients: 1/2 lb baby yellow potatoes (or equivalent roasting potatoes); 8 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons garlic (minced); 2-3 tablespoons fresh dill (or can sub dried dill); 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 3 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pint loaded baked potato soup (separted into shooter glasses/bowls)