health
March 3, 2026
Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for chard borani soup with yoghurt, crispy garlic and beans
A soupy, substantial version of a classic Persian chard and yoghurt dip, bulked up with beans and crowned with a crisp garlic and brown butter topping

TL;DR
- Chard borani soup is a hearty Persian-inspired dish made with chard, yoghurt, and beans.
- The soup involves sautéing onions, garlic, and chard stems, then simmering with leaves, water, salt, and beans.
- The mixture is partially blended, and yoghurt is whisked in before serving.
- A topping is created by crisping sliced garlic and additional beans in brown butter.
- The soup is best served immediately, topped with the garlic butter and bean mixture, and can be reheated gently.
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