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Traditional Greek Easter soup

Magiritsa[edit]

Magiritsa (Greek: __________) is a traditional Greek soup made primarily from lamb offal and various greens. It is customarily prepared and consumed to break the fast of Great Lent, immediately after the midnight Orthodox Easter service.

Ingredients and Preparation[edit]

Magiritsa is typically made using the following ingredients:

Lamb offal (liver, heart, lungs, and intestines)
Olive oil
Spring onions
Lettuce
Fresh dill
Rice
Eggs
Lemon juice

The preparation of magiritsa involves several steps:

Cleaning the Offal: The lamb intestines are thoroughly cleaned and boiled. They are then cut into small pieces along with the other offal.
Cooking the Soup: The offal is sautéed with olive oil and spring onions. Water is added, and the mixture is simmered.
Adding Greens and Rice: Chopped lettuce and dill are added to the pot, followed by rice.
Avgolemono Sauce: A traditional avgolemono sauce, made from eggs and lemon juice, is prepared separately and then slowly incorporated into the soup to thicken it and add a tangy flavor.

Cultural Significance[edit]

Magiritsa holds a special place in Greek culture as it is associated with the celebration of Easter. It is traditionally served after the midnight service on Holy Saturday, marking the end of the fasting period of Lent. The soup is believed to help the digestive system transition from the fasting diet to the richer foods consumed on Easter Sunday.

Variations[edit]

While the basic recipe for magiritsa remains consistent, there are regional variations across Greece. Some versions may include additional herbs such as parsley or mint, while others might use different types of greens or omit certain offal parts.

Related pages[edit]

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-'''Magiritsa''' is a traditional [[Greek cuisine|Greek]] soup made from lamb offal, associated with the [[Easter]] celebration of the [[Greek Orthodox Church]]. The soup is often considered as a means of breaking the [[Great Lent|Lenten fast]].
+{{short description|Traditional Greek Easter soup}}
+{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2023}}
-== Ingredients and Preparation ==
+==Magiritsa==
-The main ingredients of '''Magiritsa''' are lamb offal (heart, liver, lungs, and intestines), [[onion]]s, [[dill]], [[rice]], and [[Avgolemono|avgolemono sauce]]. The offal is thoroughly washed and boiled before being cut into small pieces and sautéed with onions. Rice and dill are then added, and the mixture is boiled until the rice is cooked. The soup is finished with the avgolemono sauce, a mixture of [[egg (food)|eggs]] and [[lemon]] juice beaten together.
+[[File:Mageiritsa_soup.jpg|thumb|right|A bowl of traditional magiritsa soup]]
+'''Magiritsa''' (Greek: __________) is a traditional Greek soup made primarily from lamb offal and various greens. It is customarily prepared and consumed to break the fast of [[Great Lent]], immediately after the midnight [[Orthodox Easter]] service.
-== Cultural Significance ==
+==Ingredients and Preparation==
-'''Magiritsa''' is traditionally consumed after the midnight [[Divine Liturgy]] of the [[Paschal Vigil]], when the [[Great Lent|Lenten fast]] is broken. It is considered a celebratory dish, symbolizing the end of Lent and the resurrection of [[Jesus Christ]]. The soup's rich and hearty flavor is a stark contrast to the simple and austere foods consumed during the Lenten period.
+Magiritsa is typically made using the following ingredients:
-== Variations ==
+* Lamb offal (liver, heart, lungs, and intestines)
-While the traditional '''Magiritsa''' recipe calls for lamb offal, variations of the soup exist. Some versions use beef or pork offal, while others omit the offal entirely for a vegetarian version. The use of different herbs and spices also varies, with some recipes calling for [[parsley]], [[mint]], or [[fennel]] in addition to or instead of dill.
+* Olive oil
+* Spring onions
+* Lettuce
+* Fresh dill
+* Rice
+* Eggs
+* Lemon juice
-== See Also ==
+The preparation of magiritsa involves several steps:
-* [[Greek Easter]]
+# '''Cleaning the Offal''': The lamb intestines are thoroughly cleaned and boiled. They are then cut into small pieces along with the other offal.
+# '''Cooking the Soup''': The offal is sautéed with olive oil and spring onions. Water is added, and the mixture is simmered.
+# '''Adding Greens and Rice''': Chopped lettuce and dill are added to the pot, followed by rice.
+# '''Avgolemono Sauce''': A traditional [[avgolemono]] sauce, made from eggs and lemon juice, is prepared separately and then slowly incorporated into the soup to thicken it and add a tangy flavor.
+==Cultural Significance==
+Magiritsa holds a special place in Greek culture as it is associated with the celebration of [[Easter]]. It is traditionally served after the midnight service on Holy Saturday, marking the end of the fasting period of Lent. The soup is believed to help the digestive system transition from the fasting diet to the richer foods consumed on Easter Sunday.
+==Variations==
+While the basic recipe for magiritsa remains consistent, there are regional variations across Greece. Some versions may include additional herbs such as [[parsley]] or [[mint]], while others might use different types of greens or omit certain offal parts.
+==Related pages==
 * [[Greek cuisine]]
+* [[Easter traditions]]
 * [[Avgolemono]]
-* [[Great Lent]]
+* [[Lamb dishes]]
-[[Category:Greek cuisine]]
+[[Category:Greek soups]]
 [[Category:Easter food]]
-[[Category:Soups]]
+[[Category:Lamb dishes]]
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