Wild Rice Soup

Bahan-bahan (6 porsi)

• 6 tablespoons (¾ stick) salted butter
• ½ cup finely diced yellow onion
• ½ cup all purpose flour
• 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups cooked wild rice ((**make ahead))
• ½ cup finely diced ham
• ½ cup finely shredded carrot
• 3 ounces sliced mushrooms
• ⅓ cup finely sliced celery
• 3 tablespoons slivered almonds
• salt and pepper, (to taste)
• 1 cup half and half
• 3 tablespoons dry sherry or white wine
• fresh parsley or chopped chives, (for garnish)