Following the season of rich holiday dinners, it’s refreshing to launch into the new year with bright and steamy Asian soups.

They provide crave-able dinners that jolt the senses and wake the palate from any lingering holiday food comas.

Curries, pho and ramen are examples of comforting Asian bowl foods. Swirling with slurpy ... without putting on your snow boots. Use this recipe as a template. Other vegetables, such as carrots ...