6 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. minced onion
1/2 c. flour
3 c. chicken broth
2 c. cooked wild rice (1/2 c. raw)
1/3 c. minced ham
1/2 c. finely grated carrot
3 tbsp. chopped slivered almonds
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. half & half
Minced parsley & chives

Melt butter in saucepan; saute onion until tender. Blend in flour; gradually add broth. Cook stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil; boil 1 minute. Stir in rice, ham, carrots, almonds and salt; simmer about 5 minutes. Blend in half & half; heat to serving temperature. Garnish with parsley or chives.