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Finnish-Style Mojakka

Finnish-Style Mojakka

Lily Coleman
This mojakka soup is a staple in any Finnish household. Serve with flatbread (leipa).
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Course Soup
Servings 6
Calories 891 kcal

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

Instructions
 

  • 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.