Black Eyed Pea Broccoli Cheese Soup Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs. Broccoli - fresh 2 C. Water 3/4 tsp. Salt 1/2 C. Cornstarch mixed with 1-cup water 1 pint half-and-half 1 pound pasteurized processed cheese (Velveeta) 1/2 tsp. pepper Preparation: 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.