MINNESOTA WILD RICE SOUP

6 T. butter

1 T. minced onion

1/2 cup flour

3 cups chicken broth

2 cups cooked wild rice

1/3 cup minced ham

1/2 cup finely grated carrots

3 T. chopped slivered almonds

1/2 t. salt

1 cup half and half

--minced parsley or chives, optional.

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 five minutes. Blend in half and half; heat to serving temperature. Garnish with minced parsley or chives.