Spinach Dip
 
1 (10 oz.) package frozen chopped spinach (thawed and thoroughly drained) 
1 envelope dehydrated vegetable soup mix (substitution: dehydrated onion soup mix) 
1 (8 oz.) can water chestnuts (chopped extra fine) 
2 cups mayonnaise 
2 cups sour cream 
 
Mix above ingredients in a large bowl. 
  
 Carve out center of round sourdough French Bread, leaving 1/2 inch thick edge. 
  
 Tear or cut bread into bite size pieces and toast in a 350° oven until light brown. 
  
 Fill bread bowl with spinach mixture allowing it to season at least 1 hour, before serving. 
  
 Place filled bread bowl on a large round platter and arrange toasted bread pieces around the platter, for dipping.