Vegan Bean Cassoulet

Name: Vegan Bean Cassoulet
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 large carrot, diced; 1 stalk celery, diced; 1 large red potatoes, diced; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon herbes de provence (there are a few great recipes on the Zaar); 1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt; 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper; 1 bay leaf; 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained (aka white beans, Great Northern); 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 2 cups vegetable broth; Topping; 3 slices whole wheat bread; 2 sprigs parsley; 4 garlic cloves, peeled