Foryoueats: British-Style Beans On Toast

Ingredients

• 1 pound (454 grams) dry navy beans
• 1 gallon (3.8 liters) water
• 1/4 cup (34 grams) kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup / 160 grams)
• 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon / 9 grams)
• 6 cups (1.4 liters) homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 1/2 cups (590 ml) tomato purée
• 3 tablespoons (42 grams) brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) molasses
• 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce
• 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons (33 grams) tomato paste
• 3 bay leaves
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 8 slices sourdough bread
• Chopped fresh parsley to garnish, optional