Jauhelihapihvit Keitto (Finnish Hamburger Soup, Also Moijakka)

Submitted by Member 610488

"This recipe is an American/Canadian adaptation of a Finnish tradition. Normally beef stew meat would be used but hamburger makes an easier meal to put together on short notice."

 

• Ready In: 8hrs 20mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 medium turnip, diced 1 inch
• 5 large potatoes, diced 1 inch
• 5 carrots, sliced 1 inch
• 3 stalks celery, sliced 1 inch
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 inch
• 1 lb hamburger, chopped into 1 inch size pieces
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 12 allspice berries or 1 tablespoon ground allspice
• 4 dried bay leaves
• salt, to taste

directions

1. In a crockpot, add the vegetables, hamburger, spices and salt, to taste.
2. Add enough cold water to cover everything by one inch over.
3. Heat on low for 6-8 hours or overnight. Before serving, remove bay leaves and discard. Serve with a nice crusty bread.