Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
3 slice

French bread

toasted

4 unit

chicken bouillon cubes

4 cup

water

boiling

4 unit

eggs

whole

1 tbsp

butter

melted

2 tbsp

Parmesan grated cheese

grated

4 slice

Swiss cheese

1 sprig

parsley

fresh

1 pinch

freshly ground black pepper

Step 1
~3 min

Preheat oven broiler.

Step 2
~3 min

Toast French bread slices and spread with butter.

Step 3
~3 min

Break toasted bread into large pieces.

Step 4
~3 min

Place bread pieces in the bottom of individual bowls.

Step 5
~3 min

Carefully crack a whole, uncooked egg into each bowl on top of the bread.

Step 6
~3 min

In a saucepan, dissolve chicken bouillon cubes in 4 cups of boiling water.

Step 7
~3 min

Immediately pour the boiling bouillon mixture over the egg and bread in each bowl.

Step 8
~3 min

Sprinkle generously with grated Parmesan cheese to taste.

Step 9
~3 min

Place a slice of Swiss cheese on top of each bowl.

Step 10
~3 min

Place the bowls in the oven under the broiler until the Swiss cheese begins to melt and is bubbly.

Step 11
~3 min

Garnish with fresh parsley or coriander (or both) before serving.

Step 12
~3 min

Serve immediately in earthenware bowls (optional).

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use high-quality chicken bouillon for best flavor.

Don't over-broil the cheese, or it will burn.

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

The bouillon can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a light lunch or dinner.

Pairs well with a simple green salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green salad
Crusty bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Colombia

Cultural Significance

Traditional Colombian soup

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Comfort food
Rainy day meal

Popularity Score

60/100

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