Ingredients

1 1/2

lb. lean ground beef

1/2

cup chopped onion (1 medium onion)

3/4

cup shredded carrot

2

(10 3/4-oz.) cans condensed cream of potato soup

1

(15-oz.) can cooked wild rice, drained

1 1/2

cups half-and-half

1

(14-oz.) can beef broth

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/4

cup slivered almonds, toasted, if desired

2

tablespoons chopped fresh chives, if desired

Preparation

In Dutch oven, cook ground beef and onion over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain.

Add carrot, soup, wild rice, half-and-half, broth and salt; mix well. Reduce heat; simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until soup is bubbly and thoroughly heated, stirring frequently. Garnish individual servings with almonds and chives.