Slow-Cooker Creamy Ham and Wild Rice Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups diced cooked ham
• 1 cup purchased julienne (matchstick-cut) carrots
• 3/4 cup uncooked wild rice
• 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
• 1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
• 1 can (10 3/4 oz) reduced-sodium cream of celery soup
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 cups water
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry, if desired
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley