A fine way to make use of a small dab of leftovers.
2 tablespoons butter
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 onion, peeled and chopped
2 cups cream
1 cup mashed potatoes
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped parsley
Melt butter in saucepan and sauté carrots, celery, and onion until tender. Add cream and heat almost to a boil. (Do not boil.) Add potatoes and stir until blended. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped parsley.