Easy Bean Soup
["1 lb. dry beans", "5 1/2 to 6 qt. water", "1/4 tsp. black pepper", "1 large bay leaf", "1 pinch thyme (optional)", "4 large cloves garlic, diced", "12 to 15 beef cubes", "2 c. cold water", "3/4 c. Wondra flour", "8 oz. sour cream", "salt (vinegar optional) to taste"]
["Blend cold water, flour and sour cream until smooth.", "Pour into soup.", "Cook 5 to 10 minutes more."]
["beans", "water", "black pepper", "bay leaf", "thyme", "garlic", "beef", "cold water", "Wondra flour", "sour cream", "salt"]