Hearty Russian Beet Soup 1 c navy beans,dry 2 1/2 lb beef,Lean 1/2 lb slab bacon 10 c cold water 1 bay leaf 8 whole peppercorns 2 cloves garlic 2 T parsley,Dried 1 carrot 1 celery stalk 1 large red onion 1 t salt (opt) 8 beets for soup 2 small beets 2 c green cabbage,shredded 2 large leeks,sliced 3 medium potatoes,cut 1 into eighths 1 cn (1 lb 13 oz) tomatoes 1 T tomato paste 3 T red wine vinegar 4 T sugar 1 lb kielbasa (opt) 2 T flour 1 T butter,melted 1/2 c sour cream (opt) Cover beans with