Hearty Cabbage and Potato Soup with Caraway

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-22 · Updated 2026-04-22

A rustic, nourishing soup featuring locally grown cabbage and potatoes, finished with aromatic caraway seeds for a taste of Amish Country simplicity. This american-inspired soups ready in about 45 minutes pairs cabbage, medium potatoes, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 200 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cabbage
• 2 medium potatoes
• 1/2 cup onion
• 1 medium carrot
• 2 cloves garlic
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 tsp caraway seeds
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp dill

Instructions

1. Step 1: Melt 1 tbsp butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup diced onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 2 cups shredded cabbage, 2 medium diced potatoes, and 1 medium grated carrot to the pot. Stir to combine and cook for 2 minutes.
3. Step 3: Pour in 4 cups chicken broth, add 1/2 tsp caraway seeds, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill. Serve hot.