Magiritsa (Greek Easter Soup)
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This rendition of magiritsa—the lamb soup eaten to break the fast of the Greek Orthodox Great Lent—uses lamb shanks and shoulder instead of the classic offal. The original dish was invented as a way to use up the heart, liver, lungs, and intestines that were removed from the lamb roasted for the Easter Sunday feast. Lettuce and rice lend a wonderful texture to the soup, while scallions and dill add brightness. A swirl of avgolemono (egg and lem
This rendition of magiritsa—the lamb soup eaten to break the fast of the Greek Orthodox Great Lent—uses lamb shanks and shoulder instead of the classic offal. The original dish was invented as a way to use up the heart, liver, lungs, and intestines that were removed from the lamb roasted for the Easter Sunday feast. Lettuce and rice lend a wonderful texture to the soup, while scallions and dill add brightness. A swirl of avgolemono (egg and lem
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