Colombian Changua breakfast soup with poached egg, bread, and cilantro
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Changua

Milk & Egg Breakfast Soup

Changua is listed in Soups and Stews for Bogotá / Cundiboyacense. Follow the verified ingredients and numbered instructions below.

Prep: 5 minCook: 15 minTotal: 20 minServes 2Beginner

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine milk, water, butter, most of the scallions, and salt in a wide saucepan.

  2. 2

    Bring to a gentle simmer without allowing the milk to boil over.

  3. 3

    Crack each egg into a cup and slide it into the liquid.

  4. 4

    Poach for 3–5 minutes, depending on the preferred yolk consistency.

  5. 5

    Place bread in warm bowls.

  6. 6

    Ladle an egg and the milk broth into each bowl and finish with cilantro, remaining scallion, and pepper.

  7. 7

    Serve immediately before the bread completely dissolves.

Ingredient Substitutions

Recipe-specific substitutions are published only when supported by verified culinary guidance. For ingredient sourcing, see our Colombian Pantry Guide and consult a qualified recipe tester before making substitutions that may change a dish’s flavor or texture.

At a Glance

CategorySoups and Stews
RegionBogotá / Cundiboyacense
Prep Time5 min
Cook Time15 min
Total Time20 min
YieldServes 2
DifficultyBeginner

Equipment Needed

  • Small Saucepan