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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.

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