WILD RICE SOUP - CROCK POT

2 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. minced onion
1/4 c. flour
4 c. chicken broth
2 c. cooked wild rice
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. Half & Half
Minced parsley or chives

Optional:
1/3 c. minced ham
1/3 c. grated carrot
3 tbsp. slivered almonds
1/3 c. fine chopped celery

Saute onion in butter. Blend in flour. Gradually add broth, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened. Pour into crock pot. Add all other ingredients. Cook on low overnight. Garnish with parsley or chives. Double recipe fills 5 quart crock pot.