Thanks, everyone, for your suggestions. I made Italian Wedding Soup this weekend, using up some Kale, adding a little sausage and a can of garbanzos instead of white beans (we were out of them). It was delish! Low calorie and filling.
I have a recipe for Mulligatawny soup that calls for garbanzos. You mash half a can to thicken the soup and add the rest of the beans whole. Very good.