Black Eyed Pea's Broccoli Cheese Soup

Ingredients:

• 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 cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  

Directions:

1. Steam broccoli until tender.
2. Place half-and-half and water in top of double boiler. Add cheese, salt and pepper. Heat until cheese is melted. Add broccoli.
3. Mix cornstarch and water in small bowl. Stir into cheese mixture in double boiler and heat over simmering water until soup thickens.