Hearty and homely Finnish soup with small siskonmakkara sausages, potatoes, and root vegetables — a beloved childhood favourite across Finland.
Equipment needed
stovetop, pot
Peel and dice potatoes, carrots, and turnip into 2 cm cubes
Dice the onion and place all vegetables in a large pot with beef stock
Add allspice berries and bay leaves, bring to a boil
Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes
Slice sausages into 2 cm pieces and add to the pot
Continue simmering for 15 minutes until vegetables are tender
Remove bay leaves and allspice, season with salt and pepper
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and rye bread on the side
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate up to 4 days. Freezes well for 3 months. The potatoes may become slightly soft upon thawing but the flavor holds up beautifully.
Cultural Context
Siskonmakkara literally means "sister sausage," a name whose origins remain charmingly mysterious. This is the soup Finnish children request most often, ranking alongside macaroni casserole as the ultimate childhood comfort meal.
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