Dad's Favorite Broccoli Cheddar Soup

1 stick butter
1 onion, chopped
Broccoli, chopped
4 cans chicken broth
1 lb Velveeta
2 c milk
1 T garlic powder
1/3 c cornstarch (or enough to thicken the soup)
1 c water

In a stockpot, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion in butter until softened. Stir in broccoli, and cover with chicken broth. Simmer until broccoli is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
Reduce heat, and stir in cheese cubes until melted. Mix in milk and garlic powder.
In a small bowl, stir cornstarch into water until dissolved. Stir into soup; cook, stirring frequently, until thick.