Black-Eyed Pea's Broccoli-Cheese Soup

Black-Eyed Pea's Broccoli-Cheese Soup

1 1/2 pounds broccoli -- fresh
2 cups water
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cornstarch mixed with 1 cup cold water
1 pint half and half
1 pound Velveeta
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steam broccoli until tender. Place half-and-half and water in top of
double boiler. Add cheese, salt and pepper. Heat until cheese is melted. Add broccoli.

Mix cornstarch and water in small bowl. Stir into cheese mixture in double boiler and heat over simmering water until soup thickens.