Cheater'S Clam Chowder

• 1 (10 ounce) can condensed new england clam chowder (or 15 oz.)
• 1 (10 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
• 1 (10 ounce) can condensed cream of potato soup
• 1 (6 ounce) can minced clams
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1 tablespoon margarine
• 3 cups fat-free half-and-half
• 1 cup 2% low-fat milk
• 3/4 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
• 4 cooked diced potatoes (peeled)
• 3 teaspoons dried dill
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• salt and pepper

1. In large pan cook onion& celery in margerine.
2. Add remaining ingredients except cheese.
3. Heat thoroughly, stirring often.
4. Add cheese& stir until melted.
5. Note: Will thicken once refrigerated.
6. Add more milk when reheating.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cheaters-clam-chowder-39042 (may not work)