Finnish-Style Mojakka

This mojakka soup is a staple in any Finnish household. Serve with flatbread (leipa).

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 2 hrs 55 mins

Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 sticks butter
• 3 pounds boneless beef roast
• 4 ½ cups water, divided
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 potatoes, cubed
• 4 carrots, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps

1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook beef in hot butter until browned on all sides. Pour in 4 cups water and bring to a boil. Add onion, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.
2. Add potatoes, carrots, and celery; simmer for 1 1/2 more hours.
3. Whisk together remaining 1/2 cup water and flour in a small bowl to form a thin paste; stir into soup and simmer until thickened, about 15 minutes.