Famous Spinach Dip

This is the best spinach dip I've found. It is a huge hit at every party.

Ingredients

1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed (do not use fresh)
1 1/2 c. sour cream
1 c. mayonnaise
1 (4 oz.) pkg. Knorr vegetable soup mix
1 (8 oz.) can water chestnuts, finely chopped
3 green onions, finely chopped (the green tops are the most important part)
Loaf of pumpernickel bread (optional)

Directions

Squeeze spinach between paper towels until dry.
In medium bowl, stir together spinach, sour cream and soup mix. Add finely chopped water chestnuts and green onions.
Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.

Optional Bread Bowl

Cut slice from top of round loaf of pumpernickel or rye bread, hollow out loaf to leave shell to contain dip.
Butter inside of bread shell, fill loaf with dip.
Place on platter and surround with bread pieces or crackers and variety of raw vegetables.