posted by SueA 02-13-101 8:16 AM 
 
Mashed Potato Soup 
2 tablespoon 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 saute 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. 
From The Flavor of New England Soups, Chowders, and Stews from Yankee Magazine.