This has always been a family favorite...

Wild Rice Soup

6 T butter
1 T minced onion
1/2 c flour
3 c chicken broth (we use the fat-free kind)
2 c cooked wild rice
1/3 c minced ham
1/2 c finely grated carrots
3 T chopped slivered almonds
1/2 t salt (optional)
1 c half and half
2 T dry sherry (optional)
-minced parsley or 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 one minute. Stir in rice, ham, carrots, almonds, and salt; simmer about five minutes. Blend in half and half and sherry; heat to serving temperature. Garnish with parsley or chives.

Makes about 6 cups.