Wild Rice Soup

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon onion, minced
• 1/2 cup flour
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups wild rice, cooked
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup ham, minced
• 1/3 cup carrot, shredded
• 3 tablespoons slivered almonds
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 2 tablespoons sherry wine (optional)
• 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped