Magiritsa

Name: Magiritsa
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Greek
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

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

GreekSoupStovetopMediterraneanHigh ProteinLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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

Heat 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2

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

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

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

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

Questions

How long does Magiritsa keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Magiritsa?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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