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If you love a plate ofSwedish meatballs, thiscreamy soupis a must-try recipe.

A sprinkle of dill and freshly cracked black pepper are still our favorite toppings.

Here’s how to make Swedish meatball soup, including tips for how to customize this easy dinner idea.

)cartonreduced sodium beef broth

1/4tsp.groundblack pepper

1/2cupsour cream

1Tbsp.

choppedfresh dill (optional)

Directions

Make Meatballs

Preheat oven to 375F.

Lightly coat a 1510-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.

In a large bowl beat egg with a fork.

Stir in dry bread crumbs, finely chopped onion, milk, and salt and black pepper.

Add ground beef and ground pork; mix well.

Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs.

Place meatballs in prepared pans.

Bake until meatballs are cooked through (160F), 12 to 15 minutes.

Cook Pasta

Cook pasta according to package directions.

Prep Onions

Meanwhile, in a 4-qt.

pot melt 1 Tbsp.

of the butter over medium-high.

Add onion; cook until tender and lightly browned, 6 to 7 minutes.

Transfer to a plate; reserve for topping

Finish Soup

Add remaining 4 Tbsp.

butter to pot; stir until melted.

Stir in flour, nutmeg, and allspice until combined.

Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly, 8 to 10 minutes.

Add meatballs and pasta; heat through.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Stir in sour cream until combined.

Top servings with the sauteed red onion, dill (if using), and additional black pepper.

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.