Ingredients for 4 servings:
1. 2 tablespoons butter
2. 1 tablespoon onion, minced
3. 1/4 lb mushroom, sliced
4. 1/2 lb diced ham or 1/2 lb chicken
5. 1/4 cup flour
6. 4 cups chicken broth
7. 1/2 cup wild rice
8. 1/2 teaspoon salt
9. 1/3 cup grated carrot
10. 3 tablespoons slivered almonds
11. 1 cup half-and-half
12. 2 tablespoons dry sherry
13. minced parsley or chives

Directions:
1. Combine 1/2 cup wild rice and 2 cups water and cook.
2. Drain any excess water.
3. Melt butter in sauce pan.
4. Saute onions and mushrooms until tender.
5. Blend flour, gradually add broth.
6. Cook, stirring constantly until mixture thickens slightly.
7. Stir in cooked rice and salt.
8. Add ham or chicken, carrots and almonds, simmer about 5 minute
9. Blend in half-and-half and sherry.
10. Heat to serving temperature
11. Garnish with parsley or chives.