Italian Bean Soup

Directions

1. Rinse dry beans.
2. Soak overnight in cold water in a covered pan.
3. Drain and rinse beans.
4. Combine beans, 4 cups fresh water, undrained tomatoes, onion, bouillon, garlic, the 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, and pepper in your crock pot.
5. Cover and cook on low for 11 to 13 hours (high 5 to 6) or until beans are almost tender.
6. Stir green beans into soup.
7. Cook another 30 minutes on high.
8. In a small bowl stir together margarine, garlic salt, parsley and the 1/8 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
9. Spread on 1 side of each bread slice.
10. Broil 4 to 5 inches from the heat until crisp and light brown.
11. Spoon soup in bowls.
12. Float 2 small piece of herb toast in each bowl of soup.