Wild Rice Soup

Wild Rice Soup
from my mother-in-law, Michele

2 boxes (4.2 oz each) Rice a Roni Wild Soup
    or 8-9 oz any wild rice mix
2 Tbsp marg or butter
1 Tbsp minced onion
1/4 cup flour
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup half and half
     or 1 cup canned milk
1/3 cup chopped ham (lunch meat works great)
1/3 cup grated carrots
3 Tbsp slivered almonds, optional

Prepare rice as directed on package.
Meanwhile, melt butter and saute onion.
Stir in flour and chicken broth and let it thicken a little.
Stir in rice and simmer 5-10 minutes.
Blend in milk, ham, carrots, and heat.