magiritsa
🇬🇷 A dish from Greece
Magiritsa is a Greek soup made from lamb offal, associated with the Easter (Pascha) tradition of the Greek Orthodox Church. Accordingly, Greek-Americans and Greek-Canadians sometimes call it "Easter soup", "Easter Sunday soup", or "Easter lamb soup".
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | lamb offal, spring onions, dill, lettuce, egg-lemon, rice |
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| 🔥Cooking method | simmered into a soup, thickened with egg-lemon |
| 👅Flavour & style | tangy, herby, light yet rich |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | eaten to break a religious fast, traditionally late night |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does magiritsa come from?
magiritsa is a dish that originated in Greece.
What is magiritsa?
Magiritsa is a Greek soup made from lamb offal, associated with the Easter (Pascha) tradition of the Greek Orthodox Church. Accordingly, Greek-Americans and Greek-Canadians sometimes call it "Easter soup", "Easter Sunday soup", or "Easter lamb soup".