Very rich with great nutty texture; it’s delicious! You can omit the Sherry if you want. I added a little bit of Chardonnay to mine because a little Chardonnay with anything makes it better.

Ingredients

• 6 Tbs. Butter
• 1 Tbs. chopped onion
• 1/2 C flour
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups cooked wild rice
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 1/2 cup diced ham
• 3 Tbs. slivered almonds, chopped
• 1/2 Tsp. salt
• 1 cup half & half
• 1 Tbs. Dry Sherry
• Parsley or chives – fresh snipped

Directions

• Melt butter insaucepan; saute onion.
• Blend in flour;
• gradually stir in chicken broth.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil; boil and stir for 1 minute.
• Stir in the rice, carrots, ham, almonds & salt. Simmer about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the half & half and sherry, then heat soup to desired serving temperature.
• Garnish with parsley or chives.

Notes

• You will want to double this recipe because it’s so good!