My vegan take on magiritsa, the beloved Greek soup traditionally enjoyed after the Holy Saturday midnight service. Instead of lamb offal, I use a rich medley of brown mushrooms, shiitake and porcini for depth and earthiness. Spring onions, garlic, fresh dill, coriander and flat-leaf parsley add brightness, while lemon zest lifts every spoonful. Finished with a velvety egg-lemon style sauce, this plant-based version honours tradition with a lighter, aromatic and deeply satisfying twist.
Vegetarian Magiritsa (Holy Saturday Soup)
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Food Notes
Music Pairing
“Christos anesti/Christ has risen” (hymn) performed by Sister Marie Keyrouz.
Music Bites
Sister Marie Keyrouz (b. 1963) is widely regarded as one of Lebanon’s most extraordinary voices, captivating both Eastern and Western audiences alike. As noted by "Gramophone Magazine", she reveals herself not only as a brilliant performer, but also as a composer and mystic poet. A true chantress, she combines imaginative artistry with remarkable control and an exceptional fluency that sets her apart.
Food Notes
My vegan take on magiritsa, the beloved Greek soup traditionally enjoyed after the Holy Saturday midnight service. Instead of lamb offal, I use a rich medley of brown mushrooms, shiitake and porcini for depth and earthiness. Spring onions, garlic, fresh dill, coriander and flat-leaf parsley add brightness, while lemon zest lifts every spoonful. Finished with a velvety egg-lemon style sauce, this plant-based version honours tradition with a lighter, aromatic and deeply satisfying twist.
Music Pairing
“Christos anesti/Christ has risen” (hymn) performed by Sister Marie Keyrouz.
Music Bites
Sister Marie Keyrouz (b. 1963) is widely regarded as one of Lebanon’s most extraordinary voices, captivating both Eastern and Western audiences alike. As noted by "Gramophone Magazine", she reveals herself not only as a brilliant performer, but also as a composer and mystic poet. A true chantress, she combines imaginative artistry with remarkable control and an exceptional fluency that sets her apart.
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Taste
Salty, Sweet
Drink
Alcoholic, Nonalcoholic
Season
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Occasion
Christmas, Easter, Fasting, Other
Music
Classical, Ethnic, Greek, Jazz, OST, Soul