Tolon
10 servings
180 minutes
Tolon is a fragrant and rich soup from Ossetian cuisine that embodies the warmth of a traditional family hearth. Its base is an aromatic chicken broth prepared with a rich blend of spices including parsnip, star anise, and cloves that create a harmony of flavors. Sautéed vegetables in butter with turmeric fill the dish with golden hues and delicate taste. Potatoes, melted cheese, and sour cream transform the soup's texture into silky and rich. Tolon is a dish that warms and provides true enjoyment while revealing the secrets of ancient culinary traditions of Ossetia. It is traditionally served separately from the chicken, allowing guests to savor each flavor individually. An ideal choice for those who appreciate a balance of richness, softness, and warming aroma.
1
Gather a 'bouquet garni' of charred parsnip, hot pepper, bay leaf, allspice, star anise, and clove. Boil the chicken with the spice pouch in water to make broth. It should reduce by half.
- Chicken: 1 piece
- Water: 3 l
- Allspice berries (whole): to taste
- Bay leaf: to taste
- Parsnip: 1 piece
- Cloves: 2 pieces
- Chili pepper: 1 piece
- Star anise: 1 piece
2
Dice the carrot, onion, and bell pepper into medium cubes. Sauté the vegetables in butter and add turmeric.
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Onion: 2 heads
- Yellow sweet pepper: 3 pieces
- Turmeric: to taste
3
Add diced potatoes and sauté to the broth. At the end, add cheese and sour cream with a wooden spoon. Mix well until smooth. Serve the soup and chicken separately.
- Potato: 6 pieces
- Sour cream (30%): 180 g
- Processed cheese: 100 g
