6 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. minced onion
1/2 c. flour
3 c. chicken broth
2 c. cooked wild rice
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. half & half
1/3 c. shredded ham
1/2 c. shredded carrots
3 tbsp. almonds

Melt butter in saucepan, saute onions until tender. Blend in flour; gradually add broth. Cook stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minute. Stir in rice, salt, ham and carrots. Simmer about 5 minutes. Blend in half & half and add other ingredients; heat to serving temperature.