Mac & Cheese Soup

1 package (14 oz.) deluxe mac and cheese dinner mix
9 cups of water, divided
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
2 TBS finely chopped onion
1 can condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
2 - 1/2 cups 2% milk
1 Cup chopped fully cooked Ham

Set aside the cheese sauce packet from the mac and cheese mix. In large saucepan, bring 8 cups of water to a boil. Add the Macaroni, cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in another large saucepan, bring the remaining water to a boil. Add broccoli and onion: cook, uncovered for 3 minutes. Stir in the soup, milk, ham and contents of cheese sauce packet: heat through. Drain macaroni, stir in soup. Makes 2 quarts.