Place mushroom soup base in medium saucepan. Add water to reserved clam liquid to make 2 cups. Stir into mushroom soup along with milk, onion and garlic flakes, parsley, and oregano. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Stir in clams, heat through. Add pepper to taste.
Serve over hot cooked linguine or vermicelli pasta.
Yields: 6