Garlicky White Bean Soup with Rosemary

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic
• 30 ounces white beans (such as cannellini beans )
• 2 tablespoons hemp hearts
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 dash black pepper
• 1 dash kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 4 slices whole grain bread (or gluten-free bread)