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Magiritsa

A traditional Greek Easter soup made with tender lamb offal, fresh leafy herbs, rice, and a silky egg-lemon broth.

75 minMediumServes 6350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs lamb liver and heart, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 bunches scallions, thinly sliced
  • 2 heads romaine lettuce, shredded
  • 1/2 cup fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/2 cup short grain rice, rinsed
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper, ground

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add 2 bunches thinly sliced scallions and saute for 3 minutes until softened.

  3. 3

    Add 2 lbs finely chopped lamb liver and heart and cook until browned and internal temperature reaches 160°F, about 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Pour in 6 cups chicken broth, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, then bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.

  5. 5

    Stir in 1/2 cup rinsed short grain rice, 2 heads shredded romaine lettuce, and 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill, cooking for 15 minutes until rice is tender.

  6. 6

    Whisk 2 large eggs and 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice in a bowl until frothy.

  7. 7

    Slowly whisk 2 ladles of hot broth into the eggs to temper them, then stir the mixture back into the pot over low heat for 2 minutes.

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Questions

How long does Magiritsa take?

As written, 75 minutes: 30 of prep and 45 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 4 (15 minutes): "Pour in 6 cups chicken broth, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, then bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes."

What internal temperature should Magiritsa reach?

For Magiritsa, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Why does Magiritsa have me temper the eggs?

Step 7 reads: "Slowly whisk 2 ladles of hot broth into the eggs to temper them, then stir the mixture back into the pot over low heat for 2 minutes." Eggs scramble if they meet a hot liquid all at once. Step 7 warms them gradually with a little of the hot mixture first, so they thicken the sauce or custard smoothly instead of curdling.

Is Magiritsa low-carb?

A serving of Magiritsa carries 18 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 90 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 18 percent.

Does Magiritsa contain eggs?

Yes: 2 large eggs. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How much protein is in Magiritsa?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) has 28 g of protein in about 350 calories, alongside 18 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 650 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein soup collection.

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