Cream of "Anything" Soup

New England Clam Chowder by Roberta Whalen from Wallingford, Connecticut

Saute 1/4 stick of butter with 1/2 small onion chopped, about 4 stalks of celery thinly chopped, 4 potatoes cooked al' dente and chopped into small cubes (or one bag of already cooked and chopped potatoes now sold in the produce section, I found these at Wal-mart). In a soup pot, prepare a package of Cream of Anything Soup Mix as directed, and when creamy, add 2 small cans of chopped clams, the sauted vegetable mixture and 1/4 cup of cream or half and half to lighten the color a bit. Serve with soup crackers! Hit's the spot on a chilly day.