MAKING a pot of soup yourself is embarrassingly easy, but that doesn't mean you feel like chopping. Here are five spots offering slurpy sustenance in a bowl.

Gunther's Restaurant 1601 Meridian Ave, San Jose. 408.266.9022.
San Francisco Soup Company 1950 University Ave, East Palo Alto. 650.322.7687.
Sweet Peas Cafe and Catering 453 N. Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos. 408.354.3144.
Vung Tao Restaurant 535 E. Santa Clara St, San Jose. 408.288.9055.
Zanotto's Market 970 Naglee Ave, San Jose. 408.294.9151.

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