Cheese Broccoli Soup

Name: Cheese Broccoli Soup
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen chopped broccoli; 1 pint half-and-half cream (I use fat-free); 1 lb Velveeta cheese; 2 cups water; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 dash cayenne pepper (optional); 1/2 cup cornstarch, mixed with; 1 cup cold water

9 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) bag frozen chopped broccoli
1 pint half-and-half cream (I use fat-free)
1 lb Velveeta cheese
2 cups water
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 dash cayenne pepper (optional)
1/2 cup cornstarch, mixed with
1 cup cold water

Directions

1

Steam the broccoli till tender.
2

(I simply throw the unopened bag of broccoli in the microwave, and cook 3 minutes, turning after each minute. Works for me and my microwave, hope it works for you).
3

Place half-n-half and water in a dutch oven over low heat.
4

(Or you can use a double boiler).
5

Add the cheese, cut in chunks, and the salt and pepper (and cayenne if using).
6

Heat, stirring, until all the cheese is melted.
7

Add broccoli.
8

Mix the cornstarch and water, then stir into the cheese mixture, again cooking over low heat until soup thickens.