Finnish Style Mojakka

A staple soup of Finland served with bread.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 3  lbs boneless beef roast
• 2  tablespoons margarine
• 4 1⁄2 cups water
• 1  onion, thinly sliced
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4  carrots, chopped
• 2  stalks celery, chopped
• 4  potatoes, cubed
• 2  tablespoons all-purpose flour

Directions

1. In a large pot over medium high heat, brown the meat on all sides in the butter or margarine.
2. Add 4 cups of the water and bring to a boil.
3. Add the onion, salt and ground black pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer for one hour.
4. Add the carrots, celery and potatoes and simmer for another 1 1/2 hours.
5. 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 and simmer for 15 more minutes.