Spicy Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 tablespoon Indian chili powder
• 1/2 cup water, or as needed
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• salt to taste
• 1/3 cup heavy cream or half-and-half