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
- 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.
- Add potatoes, carrots, and celery; simmer for 1 1/2 more hours.
- 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.