Magiritsa – A Greek Easter Tradition

Magiritsa – Traditional Greek  Easter  Soup
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Magiritsa – A Greek Easter Tradition

After 40 days of fasting, the first dish Greeks savor after the midnight Resurrection service is magiritsa - a fragrant, hearty lamb offal soup that’s both comforting and restorative. This cherished recipe helps the body transition back to regular eating and remains a cornerstone of Greek Easter traditions.

Many also enjoy magiritsa the next morning for breakfast, as its soothing flavors make it the perfect follow-up to a festive meal.

In recent years, modern variations have become increasingly popular, including a beef-based magiritsa and a vegan version with mushrooms and Tahini.

No Greek Easter celebration is truly complete without magiritsa - a dish that embodies warmth, heritage, and the joy of sharing.

Here’s how to make this easy, traditional recipe at home!

Ingredients:

For the Soup:
✅ 500g lamb liver (or a mix of lamb offal like heart and lungs)
✅ 2 tbsp Olijfolie
✅ 1 onion, finely chopped
✅ 3-4 spring onions, chopped
✅ 1 small bunch fresh dill, chopped
✅ 6 cups (1.5L) water or broth
✅ ½ cup rice
✅ Zout & pepper to taste

For the Egg-Lemon Sauce (Avgolemono):
✅ 2 eggs
✅ Juice of 1-2 lemons

How to Make It:

1️⃣ Prepare the meat: Boil the lamb liver in water for 5 minutes. Drain, rinse, and chop into small pieces.

2️⃣ Cook the base: Heat olive oil in a large pot, then sauté the onion and spring onions until soft. Add the chopped liver and cook for about 5 minutes.

3️⃣ Simmer the soup: Pour in the water or broth, season with salt, pepper, and dill, and let it simmer for 30 minutes.

4️⃣ Add the rice: Stir in the rice and cook for another 15-20 minutes, until tender.

5️⃣ Make the egg-lemon sauce: In a bowl, whisk the eggs and slowly mix in the lemon juice. While whisking, slowly add a ladle of hot soup to temper the eggs.

6️⃣ Finish the soup: Turn off the heat and stir in the egg-lemon mixture. Be careful not to boil it, or it may curdle.

🍽 Serve & Enjoy! Magiritsa is best enjoyed hot with crusty bread.

                                                                  Kalo Pascha! 🇬🇷