Finnish-Style Mojakka

This mojakka soup recipe is a staple in any Finnish household. Serve this flavorful beef and vegetable soup with flatbread (leipa).

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr 55 mins
• Total Time: 3 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 891 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

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

Step 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.