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Saffron and Lemon Ukrainian Borscht with Mushrooms and Beans

Name: Saffron and Lemon Ukrainian Borscht with Mushrooms and Beans
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Ukrainian
Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) beef broth; 1 lb (450g) cabbage, shredded; 8 oz (225g) mushrooms, sliced; 1 small onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tbsp vinegar; 1 tsp sugar; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 cup beans, cooked; 1/2 tsp saffron threads; 1 tbsp lemon juice

A luxurious and zesty variation with saffron and lemon for a refined flavor.

42 minutes4 servings

Method

Add saffron threads and lemon juice to the broth before simmering.
In a pot, sauté onion and garlic until soft.
Add cabbage and mushrooms, cook 5 minutes.
Stir in beef broth, tomato paste, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a boil, then simmer 20-25 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning, serve with sour cream.

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