# What You'll Need:
→ Dip
01 - 1 package (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained
02 - 1 cup mayonnaise
03 - 1 cup sour cream
04 - 1 can (8 oz) water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
05 - 1 packet (1 oz) dry vegetable soup mix
06 - 2 green onions, finely sliced
07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
→ Bread Bowl & Dippers
10 - 1 large round loaf sourdough or country bread
11 - 1 baguette or additional bread for dipping
12 - Assorted raw vegetables (carrots, celery, bell peppers), sliced, for dipping
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, dry vegetable soup mix, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt; mix thoroughly.
02 - Squeeze excess moisture from thawed spinach, then fold it into the mixture.
03 - Stir in chopped water chestnuts and sliced green onions until evenly distributed.
04 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
05 - Slice off the top of the round bread loaf and hollow out the center, leaving a 1-inch-thick shell; cut the removed bread and baguette into bite-sized cubes.
06 - Spoon chilled spinach dip into the hollowed bread bowl; arrange bread cubes and sliced vegetables around for dipping.
