Wonderful Wild Rice, Ham And Cheese Soup
["2 Tbsp. butter", "1/4 c. flour", "2 c. cooked wild rice", "1 1/2 c. half and half", "1/2 c. grated carrots", "1 c. grated Cheddar cheese", "1/4 c. minced onion", "4 c. chicken broth", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. chopped ham", "3 Tbsp. slivered almonds"]
["Melt butter in saucepan.", "Saute onion until tender.", "Blend in flour, gradually.", "Add broth.", "Cook, stirring constantly until mixture thickens slightly.", "Stir in rice and salt.", "Simmer 5 minutes.", "Blend in half and half.", "Add carrots, ham, cheese and almonds.", "Heat to serving temperature."]
["butter", "flour", "rice", "carrots", "Cheddar cheese", "onion", "chicken broth", "salt", "ham", "almonds"]