Finnish-Style Mojakka
Hard French Bread Soup

Finnish-Style Mojakka

Total Time
1h 48m
19m prep · 89m cook
Servings
4 people
Rating
Difficulty
Hard
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This mojakka soup is a staple in any Finnish household. Serve with flatbread (leipa).

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. 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. 2

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

  3. 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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