Creole Sauce (2 Gallons) - Magic Seasoning Blends

Ingredients

• ½ pound margarine
• 1 gallon chopped onions
• 2 pints chopped celery
• 2 pints chopped green bell peppers
• 9 tablespoons Chef Paul Prudhomme's Seafood Magic®
• 6 tablespoons Chef Paul Prudhomme's Meat Magic®
• 6 whole bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon dry basil
• 2 teaspoons dry oregano
• 1 gallon canned, chopped tomatoes in sauce
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 4 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic
• ½ cup light brown sugar
• 2 quarts diced fresh tomatoes