Fresh cream of tomato soup Recipe

• 1 1/4 gallons tomato puree
• 3 1/3 Tbsp sugar
• 1 1/4 quarts minced celery
• 1 1/4 quarts minced onions
• 10 bay leaves
• 2 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 5 cups butter or margarine
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 3 1/3 Tbsp salt
• 1 1/3 tsp paprika
• 3 1/3 Tbsp white pepper
• 2 gallons water
• 2 gallons half and half
• garnish
• 2 1/2 quarts fresh, diced tomatoes

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