Black-Eyed Pea's Broccoli-Cheese Soup

Black-Eyed Pea's Broccoli-Cheese Soup
Yield: 8 Servings
1 1/2 lb broccoli,fresh
2 c water
3/4 t salt
1/2 c Cornstarch
Mix With 1 Cup Cold Water
1 pt half and half
1 lb Velveeta
1/2 t 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.