Mac N Cheese Soup

Mac-N-Cheese Soup

1 package deluxe mac n cheese dinner mix (14oz)
9 cups water, divided
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
2 tbsp fined chopped onion
1 can condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted (10 3/4 oz)
2 1/2 cups milk
1 cup chopped fully cooked bacon or ham

1. Set aside the cheese sauce packet from the macaroni & cheese mix. In large pan, bring 8 cups water to boil. Add macaroni & cook 8-10 minutes or until tender.
2. Meanwhile, in another large saucepan, bring remaining water to a boil. Add broccoli & onion. Cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the soup, milk, bacon or ham, & contents of cheese sauce packet. Heat completely. Drain macaroni & stir it into the soup.