Cheater'S Clam Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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