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MAYBE IT came to you with that first whiff of spring. Whatever the trigger, odds are you’re craving not only sunshine but the bright, tropical flavors that are its culinary analogs. And yet, this transitional season can still be blustery and even downright cold.

Such days cry out for the soups, stews and braises of the Caribbean. This substantial fare can see us through the last gasps of cool weather while transporting us to a…