2 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. chopped onion
1/4 c. flour
4 c. chicken broth
2 c. cooked wild rice
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. half & half
1/3 c. minced ham
1/3 c. finely grated carrots

Melt butter in saucepan, saute onion until tender. Blend in flour, gradually add chicken broth. Cook, stirring constantly until mixture slightly thickens. Stir in rice, ham, carrots and salt. Simmer about 10 minutes. Blend in half & half and heat to serving temperature. Garnish with minced parsley or chives.