Changua

Changua is a traditional Colombian breakfast soup made with milk, scallions, and eggs, making it a warm and hearty start to your day. The dish is flavored with herbs and can be served with stale bread or arepas for a satisfying meal.

Changua

Nutrition Information Per Serving

276g
Calories
12g
Protein
26g
Carbs
14g
Fat
1g
Fiber

Changua

#breakfast#soup#traditional#Colombian
Prep10 min
Cook15 min
Yields4 servings
Difficultyhard

Ingredients

  • 4 cups of whole milk
  • 2 cups of water
  • 1 bunch of scallions, finely chopped
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons of butter
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Stale bread or arepas (for serving)

Preparation

  • 1.

    In a large pot, combine the milk and water, and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

  • 2.

    Add the butter to the pot, letting it melt into the milk mixture.

  • 3.

    Introduce the chopped scallions and let them cook until soft, about 5 minutes.

  • 4.

    Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.

  • 5.

    Crack the eggs into the simmering soup, letting them poach in the liquid for about 3-4 minutes, or until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny.

  • 6.

    Remove the pot from heat and stir in the fresh cilantro, mixing gently to combine.

  • 7.

    Serve the changua hot, accompanied by stale bread or warm arepas for dipping.

Complete Nutrition Information

Macronutrients

Fiber:1g
Sugar:6g
Added Sugar:0g
Saturated Fat:8g
Trans Fat:0g
Cholesterol:169mg
Sodium:182mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A:200mcg
Vitamin C:3mg
Vitamin D:1mcg
Vitamin E:0.5mg
Vitamin K:3mcg
Thiamin (B1):0.1mg
Riboflavin (B2):0.5mg
Niacin (B3):0.3mg
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
Folate:32mcg
Vitamin B12:0.7mcg

Minerals

Calcium:290mg
Iron:1.5mg
Magnesium:30mg
Phosphorus:240mg
Potassium:370mg
Zinc:2mg
Copper:0.1mg
Manganese:0.2mg
Selenium:16mcg

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