Changua is a traditional Colombian breakfast soup made with milk, eggs, and bread. It is a comforting and nourishing dish, perfect for starting the day. Here’s how to make it:
Ingredients:
- 4 cups whole milk
- 2 cups water
- 4 eggs
- 4 slices of bread (preferably stale)
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
- Green onions, chopped for garnish
- Butter, for toasting bread
Instructions:
- Prepare the Bread:
- Butter the slices of bread and toast them in a skillet until they are golden brown. Set aside.
- Prepare the Soup:
- In a large pot, combine the milk and water and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic, and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Poach the Eggs:
- Carefully crack the eggs into the simmering milk mixture, making sure not to break the yolks.
- Let the eggs poach in the soup for about 3-4 minutes, or until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
- Serve:
- Place a slice of toasted bread in each bowl.
- Ladle the hot soup over the bread, making sure each bowl gets an egg.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and green onions.
Enjoy your Changua, a traditional and comforting Colombian breakfast soup!