Finnish Style Mojakka

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

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

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot over medium high heat, brown the meat on all sides in the butter. Add 4 cups of the water and bring to a boil. Add the onion, salt and ground black pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer for one hour.

Step 2

Add the carrots, celery and potatoes and simmer for another 1 1/2 hours. Then combine the flour and remaining 1/2 cup water in a separate small bowl, forming a thin paste. Add this to the soup, stirring well; simmer for 15 more minutes.