Poached Egg Soup (Changua con Huevo)
Changua con Huevo is a comforting Colombian poached egg soup, often enjoyed for breakfast or a light meal. It features fresh eggs gently cooked in a savory broth and milk base, seasoned and garnished with fresh green onions and cilantro. Served warm with bread, it's a simple yet nourishing dish.
Equipment
- 1 Large Pot or Saucepan
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 Chef's knife
- 1 Slotted Spoon
Ingredients
Main
- 4 cups broth vegetable or chicken
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 eggs
- 3 green onions sliced
- 1 sprig cilantro chopped
- salt
- pepper
- 4 slices bread
Instructions
- Combine the broth and whole milk in a large pot or saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent the milk from scorching. Do not allow it to come to a rapid boil.
- Season the simmering broth generously with salt and pepper to taste.
- Carefully crack each egg into a small bowl or ramekin individually.
- Gently slide each egg, one at a time, into the simmering liquid, ensuring they are separated from each other.
- Poach the eggs for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the whites are fully set and the yolks reach your desired level of doneness (runny or firm).
- While the eggs are poaching, slice the green onions and chop the fresh cilantro.
- Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the poached eggs from the soup.
- Ladle the hot soup into individual serving bowls, then gently place one poached egg into each bowl.
- Garnish generously with the sliced green onions and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately with slices of bread.
Notes
For perfectly poached eggs, maintain a gentle simmer, not a rolling boil, which can break the eggs. Using very fresh eggs is key as their whites will hold shape better. A touch of vinegar (about a teaspoon per liter) added to the poaching liquid can help the whites set more quickly and firmly. Do not allow the milk to come to a hard boil, as it can scorch or curdle; keep it at a gentle simmer. Toasting the bread before serving can add a delightful textural contrast to the comforting soup. Always adjust seasoning (salt and pepper) to your preference before serving.