2 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. minced onion
1/4 c. flour
4 c. chicken broth (3 cans)
2 c. cooked wild rice
1/2 tsp. salt
1 pt. half and half
1/2 c. minced ham
1/3 c. finely grated carrots
3 tbsp. slivered almonds
3/4 c. grated Velveeta cheese
Minced parsley or chives for garnish

Melt butter in saucepan. Saute onions until tender. Blend in flour, gradually add broth; cook. Stir constantly until mixture thickens. Add rice, salt, ham, carrots, almonds and Velveeta. Simmer 5 minutes. Blend in half and half. Heat to serving temperature.

You may add celery, cooked bacon and cheddar cheese if desired.