Step 1: Rinse wild rice, and saute in vegetable oil.
Step 2: Add water and salt, cook for about 1/2 hour or until rice is about 3/4 done.
Step 3: Drain, reserving 1 1/2 cup rice liquid. (Save all of it you may need it)
Step 4: In large kettle, saute onions, celery and carrots in butter until onion is transparent, reduce heat.
Step 5: Blend in flour and cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently, do not brown.
Step 6: Blend in chicken stock and rice liquid.
Step 7: Cook until slightly thickened.
Step 8: Add half & half (light cream) and stir in rice, ham, pepper, salt and rosemary.
Step 9: Simmer for 20 minutes.
Step 10: Season to taste.
Step 11: Garnish with parsley.
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