Herb Mashed Potatoes with Goat Cheese

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3 large all-purpose potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks

Salt

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan

2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces

1 shallot, chopped

10 blades chives, chopped or snipped, 3 tablespoons

3 or 4 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped and chopped, 2 tablespoons

Freshly ground black pepper

1 cup good quality chicken stock, available on soup aisle

4 ounces, 1 small log, herb, peppercorn or plain goat cheese