Best 8 Polka Dot Soup Recipes

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In the realm of culinary creativity, there exists a hidden gem known as "polka dot soup", a dish that dances on the palate with its vibrant colors and playful polka-dotted presentation. Whether you're a seasoned chef or an enthusiastic home cook, embarking on a journey to discover the best polka dot soup recipes can be a delightful adventure. From classic iterations that embrace simple ingredients to innovative concoctions that showcase culinary artistry, the world of polka dot soup is a canvas waiting to be explored.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

POLKA-DOT PEA SOUP



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Studded with tiny dollops of sour cream, our velvety fresh-pea soup gets additional flavor from sauteed leeks and chicken stock.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound (about 1 1/2 cups) leeks, white and light-green parts only, washed well and thinly sliced
3 1/2 cups homemade or low-sodium canned chicken stock
4 cups fresh shelled peas, or 2 ten-ounce packages frozen peas, thawed
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks; saute, stirring occasionally, until leeks are softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add chicken stock, and bring mixture to a boil. Add peas, and reduce heat; simmer until peas are bright green and tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Puree using an immersion blender, or transfer mixture to the jar of a blender, working in batches if necessary so as not to fill jar more than halfway, as hot liquid will expand when blended, and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour soup into serving bowls. To make polka-dots, fill pastry bag with sour cream. Pipe dots onto surface of soup, and serve.

GIANT POLKA DOT COOKIES



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Appeal to kids of all ages with super-size and super-yummy cookies chock-full of colorful M&M's™ chocolate candies.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 28

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup shortening
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 eggs
3 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups M&M's® chocolate candies

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat sugars, butter, shortening, vanilla and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon, until well blended. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt. Stir in candies.
  • Drop dough by 1/4 cupfuls about 3 inches apart onto ungreased large cookie sheet.
  • Bake 12 to 16 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 3 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, TransFat 1 1/2 g

POLLY'S PERFECT POTATO SOUP



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My stepmom, Polly, would often place bowls of this creamy potato soup in front of us, along with salad, homemade bread and orange slices for dessert. Always perfectly seasoned, this recipe never disappointed.-Teresa Ambord, Anderson, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 medium potatoes, (about 4 pounds) peeled and cubed
3 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
6 green onions, thinly sliced
Optional: Shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large stockpot or Dutch oven; cover with cold water. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered until very tender, 20-25 minutes; drain well, reserving 1 cup liquid. , Return potatoes to stockpot or Dutch oven; mash until desired consistency. Return pan to heat and add milk, heavy cream, butter, garlic and seasonings; heat on medium-low until heated through, 5-10 minutes, adding reserved cooking liquid to thin soup to desired consistency. Serve warm. Top with green onions. If desired, sprinkle with cheese and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 444mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SPRING POLKA DOT CUPCAKES



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Dot the day with deliciously simple and colorful cupcakes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box
1 box (4-serving size) Jell-O™ orange-flavored gelatin
3 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 to 3 tablespoons milk
Yellow, red and blue food colors
1/3 cup white baking chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  • Make cake batter as directed on cake mix box, adding gelatin with the water. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups (about two-thirds full).
  • Bake 22 to 27 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat powdered sugar and butter with spoon or with electric mixer on low speed until well blended. Beat in vanilla and 2 tablespoons of the milk. Gradually beat in just enough of the remaining milk to make frosting smooth and spreadable. Divide frosting among 4 small bowls. Stir 6 drops yellow food color into frosting in one bowl. Stir 4 drops red food color into frosting in second bowl. Stir 6 to 8 drops blue food color into frosting in third bowl. Stir 4 drops yellow and 2 drops red food color into frosting in fourth bowl.
  • Frost 6 cupcakes with each color of frosting. Poke 4 or 5 white vanilla baking chips, flat side up, into frosting on each cupcake to look like polka dots. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 28 g, TransFat 0 g

VEGETARIAN POLKA DOT STEW



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"Here's a speedy and satisfying version of traditional minestrone soup. The fun polka-dot shapes of the couscous, baby carrots and black beans give this stew its name." -Teagan O'Toole, Boston, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups water
1 cup uncooked pearl (Israeli) couscous
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 plum tomato, chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cans (19 ounces each) ready-to-serve tomato soup
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in the couscous, carrots, tomato, onion and garlic. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until tender and water is absorbed. Stir in the remaining ingredients; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 879mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

POLKA DOT SOUP



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Make and share this Polka Dot Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kmergirl

Categories     Stocks

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (48 ounce) container chicken broth
2 cups rotisserie cooked chicken, chopped
2/3 cup carrot
2/3 cup celery
2/3 cup white onion
1/2 cup acini di pepe pasta (dot pasta)
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves

Steps:

  • Chop chicken into cubes, chop carrots, celery and onion.
  • Put all ingredients into a large pot.
  • Bring to a boil. Cover pot and cook for 30 minutes.
  • Carefully spoon into soup bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547.6, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 105, Sodium 2450.6, Carbohydrate 44.1, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 7.4, Protein 56.1

POLKA-DOT PEA SOUP



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To pipe the polka-dots onto the servings, you will need a pastry bag and a #5 round tip. Hopefully a fun way to get your kids helping and then eating this soup.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Onions

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb leek, white and light-green parts only, washed well and thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
3 1/2 cups canned low sodium chicken broth
4 cups fresh shelled peas or 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen peas, thawed
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add leeks and sauté, stirring occasionally, until leeks are softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add chicken stock, and bring mixture to a boil.
  • Add peas, and reduce heat, simmer until peas are bright green and tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Puree using an immersion blender, or transfer mixture to the jar of a blender, working in batches if necessary so as not to fill jar more than halfway, as hot liquid will expand when blended, and process until smooth.
  • eason with salt and pepper.
  • Pour soup into serving bowls.
  • To make polka-dots, fill pastry bag with sour cream.
  • Pipe dots onto surface of soup, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.9, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 8.4, Sodium 103.2, Carbohydrate 40.4, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 12.9, Protein 14.4

POLKA-DOT CUPCAKES



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These cupcakes, which are flavored with orange zest, can be made ahead and kept in airtight containers at room temperature overnight or in the freezer up to one week. Decorated cupcakes will keep at room temperature up to three hours.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Cupcake Recipes

Yield Makes 26

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
Finely grated zest of 1 orange
1 cup milk
8 ounces cream cheese (not whipped)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees with racks in top and bottom thirds. Line twenty-four muffin cups (1-cup capacity) with paper or foil liners, and set aside. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl, and set aside.
  • Combine butter and sugar in a large bowl; beat until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add orange zest. Beat in flour mixture and milk in three alternating batches, beginning and ending with flour mixture. After each addition, beat until just combined, scraping down sides and bottom of bowl as necessary.
  • Fill prepared muffin cups with about 1/4 cup batter. Bake, rotating pans once, until cupcakes are just golden brown and spring back to the touch, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cupcakes cool in tins, about 5 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks. Repeat with any remaining batter. Let cool completely.
  • Beat cream cheese, butter, and sugar in a small bowl until just smooth. Add milk and vanilla; beat frosting until combined. Use immediately.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, seasonal vegetables. This will ensure that your soup is packed with flavor and nutrients.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables. There are endless possibilities when it comes to polka dot soup, so feel free to add your own favorite vegetables or try new ones that you've never had before.
  • Use a good quality broth. The broth is the base of your soup, so it's important to choose a good one. Look for a broth that is made with real ingredients and has a rich flavor.
  • Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. If you're short on time, you can also cook the soup in a slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours.
  • Serve the soup with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt. This will add a creamy richness to the soup and help to balance out the acidity of the tomatoes.

Conclusion:

Polka dot soup is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables, and it's also a healthy and affordable meal. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give polka dot soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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