Since the hunger for soup is not a regular occurrence for me, I find it easily satiated at Zoup. And let's be honest, if you're in Independence and have the craving for a bowl of soup, there aren't too many other great options.
I find the selection to be ample and the soup to be satisfactory - certainly not life-changing but good enough to keep your tummy warm. You can pretty much taste anything you want so I am often tempted to simply fill myself on samples and leave satisfied without spending a dime... but inevitably my guilt gets the better of me and I buy something. I personally think their chili's are the best thing on the menu.
I usually end up getting a sandwich and soup but always feel disappointed with the sandwich. Although the sandwiches are fresh, there is nothing about them to make you want more. I end up justifying the purchase by telling myself that I am required to get a sandwich to soak up some of the liquid in my stomach so I'm not hungry again in 20 minutes.
Overall I like Zoup and will continue to go on a rare occasion simply because there is nothing better in the area (at least as far as soup is concerned).