# What You'll Need:
→ Dip
01 - 1 package (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and thoroughly drained
02 - 1 cup mayonnaise (240 g)
03 - 1 cup sour cream (240 g)
04 - 1 can (8 oz) water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
05 - 1 packet (1 oz) dry vegetable soup mix
06 - 2 green onions, thinly 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
# Steps to Follow:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, blend mayonnaise, sour cream, dry vegetable soup mix, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until uniform.
02 - Remove all excess moisture from thawed spinach using hands or a clean cloth, then add to the mixture.
03 - Fold in finely chopped water chestnuts and sliced green onions until well combined.
04 - Cover and refrigerate the dip for a minimum of 2 hours to develop flavors.
05 - Cut the top off the round bread loaf and hollow out the interior, leaving a 1-inch thick shell. Cube the removed bread and baguette into bite-sized pieces for dipping.
06 - Spoon the chilled spinach mixture into the hollowed bread bowl. Arrange surrounding bread cubes and assorted vegetables on a serving platter.
