In a canned clam chowder, you can't really reduce the saltiness. (You can dilute the chowder by one half by adding an extra can of milk, cream, roux, etc., but this affects flavor.)
The best way to achieve a less-salty clam chowder is to make your own. It's not hard--here's an easy one:
Make a roux with butter and a small amount of flour--a roux is easy to make, consult any cookbook--the roux thickens the soup
Slowly mix in 2 cups of whole milk and 1 cup of dry white wine or a light-colored beer, whisking until the soup is thick again before adding more
Add black pepper, nutmeg, the juice of one lemon, and salt to taste (or omit salt)
Dice three or four red or new potatoes
Simmer the diced potatoes in the chowder for 10 minutes until they are just tender
Add two cans of drained clams (more if you like) and a cup of drained canned corn
Simmer until heated through
Serve immediately, garnish the top with oyster crackers or diced scallions/green onions
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