India, Jan. 9 -- Teeth-chattering, bone-chilling cold is characteristic of January, with the month generally seeing record-breaking temperatures. During this time, the body needs extra care to maintain internal warmth.

While blankets, fuzzy socks, trench coats, layers and the whole arsenal of winterwear wardrobe are the usual go-to ways to combat winter's bite, what you eat also plays an equally critical role in warming you up from the inside. This is where soups emerge as a seasonal favourite, from classic options like sweet corn to more exotic picks such as cream of broccoli.

But what about Indian soups? While the mainstream soup space is dominated by familiar international varieties, many regional recipes infuse warming spices into t...