Easy Cream of Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• 2 gal 1 qt tomato juice
• 3 Tbsp onion, finely chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 Tbsp, 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tsp white pepper
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 Tbsp, 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 12 oz margarine
• 1 1/2 cup flour