1 1/4 c. wild rice, cooked
5 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. onion, finely chopped
1/2 c. flour
4 c. chicken broth
1 c. half & half
1/3 c. dry white wine
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 c. almonds, chopped
1/2 c. ham, chopped (optional)

Melt butter in heavy saucepan over low heat. Add onions and saute until tender, but not brown. Turn heat to medium and slowly add flour. Blend, stir and cook 5 minutes. Slowly add chicken broth and half & half. Stir constantly and cook until mixture reaches the consistency of a thin sauce. Stir in wine, cooked rice, almonds, and ham. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer 15 minutes longer.