Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/2  Pounds        broccoli -- fresh
   2      Cups          water
     3/4  Teaspoon      salt
     1/2  Cup           Cornstarch
                        Mix With 1 Cup Cold Water
   1      Pint          half and half
   1      Pound         Velveeta
     1/2  Teaspoon      pepper

Preparation:

Steam or boil broccoli until tender. Place half-and-half and 2 cups 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.