6 tablespoons butter or margarine
3 tablespoons chopped green onions
1/2 cup flour
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups cooked wild rice
1/2 cup cooked, cubed ham or chicken
1/4 cup finely grated carrots
3 tablespoons slivered almonds
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup half and half
2 tablespoons dry sherry