Ham and Wild Rice Soup

2 cups diced cooked ham

1 cup purchased julienne carrots

3/4 cup uncooked wild rice

1 medium onion, chopped

1 can (14 oz) chicken broth

1 can sodium reduced cream of celery soup

1/4 tsp pepper

3 cups water

1 cup half and half

1/4 cut sliced almonds

2 tbsp dry sherry, if desired

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Spray a 3-4 quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In the cooker, mix all ingredients except

almonds, half and half, parsley and sherry.

Cover; cook on Low heat setting for 7-8 hours.

Stir in remaining ingredients. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 10-15 minutes

longer or until mixture hot.