{"id":"recipe_d268b58975","slug":"magiritsa-greek-easter-soup","title":"Magiritsa (Greek Easter Soup)","description":"A traditional, velvety Greek soup traditionally enjoyed after the midnight Easter service. This aromatic dish features lamb offal, fresh lettuce, and fragrant herbs, finished with a classic egg-lemon (avgolemono) sauce.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":30,"cookMinutes":75,"totalMinutes":105,"activeMinutes":45},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1 kg lamb offal (liver, heart, lungs)","name":"Lamb offal","quantity":1,"unit":"kg","usQuantity":2.2,"usUnit":"lb","form":"liver, heart, and lungs","notes":"thoroughly cleaned","group":"Soup Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"2 large Romaine lettuces, finely shredded","name":"Romaine Lettuce","quantity":2,"unit":"bunch","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"bunch","form":"finely shredded","notes":"washed well","group":"Vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"8-10 scallions (green onions), sliced","name":"Scallions","quantity":10,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":10,"usUnit":"piece","form":"sliced","notes":"including the green parts","group":"Vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 large bunch of fresh dill, chopped","name":"Dill","quantity":1,"unit":"bunch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"bunch","form":"chopped","notes":"fresh","group":"Herbs","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"100g (1/2 cup) long-grain or glacé rice","name":"Long-grain Rice","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"uncooked","notes":"glacé or arborio","group":"Soup Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"120ml (1/2 cup) extra virgin olive oil","name":"Olive Oil","quantity":120,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"extra virgin","group":"Soup Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"2 large eggs","name":"Egg","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"at room temperature","group":"Avgolemono Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"Juice of 2 lemons","name":"Lemon","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"juice","notes":"freshly squeezed","group":"Avgolemono Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste","name":"Black Pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"ground","notes":"to taste","group":"Seasoning","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Wash the lamb offal thoroughly. Blanch it in a large pot of boiling water for about 10 minutes. Drain the offal, discard the water, and once cool enough to handle, chop it into very small bite-sized pieces.","group":"Preparation","title":"Wash the lamb offal thoroughly","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a large clean pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the sliced scallions until soft. Add the chopped offal and sauté for 5-7 minutes until slightly browned.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat the olive oil","timerMinutes":7,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Pour in about 1.5 to 2 liters (approx. 1.6 to 2.1 quarts) of water. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 45 minutes.","group":"Cooking","title":"Pour in about 1.5","timerMinutes":45,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the shredded lettuce and chopped dill to the pot. Cook for another 15 minutes until the lettuce has wilted down.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the shredded lettuce and chopped dill","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Stir in the rice and cook for an additional 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender.","group":"Cooking","title":"Stir in the rice","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Prepare the Avgolemono: In a bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy, then slowly whisk in the lemon juice. Slowly take a ladleful of the hot soup broth and pour it into the egg mixture in a steady stream while whisking constantly. Repeat with another 1-2 ladles of broth to temper the eggs. Pour the tempered mixture back into the main pot and stir well. Remove from heat immediately to avoid curdling.","group":"Avgolemono Sauce","title":"Prepare the Avgolemono","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Avgolemono Sauce"}],"notes":"Ensure the lamb offal is thoroughly cleaned and blanched to remove impurities. For the best texture, chop the offal into very small, uniform cubes. The avgolemono must be added slowly to prevent the eggs from curdling.","cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Greek"]},"course":["soup"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","boil","saute"],"equipment":["large pot","whisk","mixing bowl","chef's knife"],"diet":["mediterranean"],"allergens":["eggs"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":6,"unit":"bowl","note":"A rich, filling portion"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"You can blanch and chop the offal a day in advance. However, the avgolemono sauce should be added just before serving for the best texture."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat gently over low heat, ensuring it does not come to a full boil to prevent the egg sauce from separating.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat slowly and do not boil."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_d268b58975%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=f6c0759b-1944-43ef-9e67-2be0ece794ca","imageAlt":"Magiritsa (Greek Easter Soup) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["greek","easter","traditional","soup","lamb","offal","avgolemono"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Magiritsa (Greek Easter Soup)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T02:23:26.930Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T02:23:26.930Z","related":[{"id":"tarhana_corbas_81bc64623a","slug":"tarhana-soup-tarhana-corbas","title":"Tarhana Soup (Tarhana Çorbası)","description":"A traditional, nutrient-dense Turkish soup made from fermented and dried tarhana powder, simmered with garlic, tomato paste, and aromatic dried mint.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Turkish"]},"course":["soup"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","high_protein","mediterranean"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Ftarhana_corbas_81bc64623a%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=b0ff29b3-56e3-4901-a7f1-2e1ed2d57f6c","imageAlt":"Tarhana Soup (Tarhana Çorbası) — recipe cover","tags":["soup","turkish","fermented","probiotic","mediterranean","healthy","comfort food"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":9,"stepCount":7},{"id":"recipe_164c4cf980","slug":"trahanas-soup-trachanosoupa","title":"Trahanas Soup (Trachanósoupa)","description":"A comforting, traditional Greek soup made with trahanas, a unique fermented grain product. 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