My Mum’s ‘mageiritsa’ or Greek Lamb Soup

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 5

My Mum's 'mageiritsa' or Greek Lamb Soup recipe for your dinner

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

10 min

Cook

1 hr 20 min

Ready In

1 hr 30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

380

Sugar

Fat

21g

My Mum's 'mageiritsa' or Greek Lamb Soup is a traditional dish enjoyed in Greece. It is usually prepared during Easter and served to break the 40-day fast. The soup is made with lamb, which represents the sacrifice of Christ, and the egg-lemon mixture symbolizes the rebirth of Christ. The tangy and creamy taste of the soup is what makes it unique. It is a recipe that has been passed down from generation to generation, and it is still a family favorite today.

Instructions

1.	Begin by giving the lamb meat a good rinse and cut into bite-sized pieces.
2.	Boil 12 cups of water in a large pot and add the lamb.
3.	Once the water returns to a boil, lower the heat and let the soup simmer for 1 hour.
4.	Once the hour is up, add the spring onion and rice, stir, and let the soup cook for another 20 minutes.
5.	In a separate bowl, whisk the 2 eggs with lemon juice and a little bit of the soup broth.
6.	Slowly pour the egg-lemon mixture into the soup and stir gently to combine. Let the soup cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
7.	Add salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.

PROS

My Mum’s ‘mageiritsa’ or Greek Lamb Soup is a comfort food and family favorite.
The lamb, rice, and eggs provide a hearty meal that will leave you feeling satisfied.

This soup is easy to make, and all the ingredients are readily available at your local grocery store.

CONS

This soup, although healthy, is quite high in calories due to the lamb meat and rice.

For those who are not familiar with this food, the taste may be too strong, especially the egg-lemon mixture.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lamb meat is a great source of protein, iron, and vitamin B12.
Onions contain antioxidants that may help reduce inflammation, and the eggs provide a source of vitamin D.
This makes My Mum’s ‘mageiritsa’ a great immune-boosting meal that is perfect for any time of year.

	1 1/2 kg lamb ( fatty neck pieces are ideal )
	1 bunch spring onion
	1/2 cup rice
	2 eggs
	1 lemon , juice of , large
	salt and pepper