Creative Mac N Cheese Soup

This meal may not fly with some husbands, and if not, I bet it would be a hit with kids. (It's easy & I thought it was good too).

1 pkg. deluxe macaroni & cheese dinner mix (14 oz)
9 c water
1 c fresh broccoli florets
2 tbs. onion, finely chopped
1 can condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted 10 3/4 oz
2 1/2 c milk
1 c chopped cooked ham

In large saucepan, being 8 cups water to a boil. Add macaroni; cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender. In another large saucepan, bring remaining water to a boil. Add broccoli & onion; cook for 3 minutes. Stir in cheese soup, milk, ham & cheese sauce packet from macaroni box; heat through. Drain macaroni; stir in soup. Makes 8 servings.