Spinach Dip - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach
1/2 c. water
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
5 to 6 drops red pepper sauce
1 pkg. dry vegetable soup mix (without noodles)
1 c. sour cream (with chives)

Preparation

Defrost spinach; drain thoroughly and set aside.
Place soup mix and water in a small bowl.
Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on High for 1 minute.
Let stand covered until vegetables are rehydrated.
Place cream cheese in large bowl. Microwave at 50% (medium) for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes until softened. Mix in rehydrated soup mix, spinach, sour cream and red pepper sauce.
Serve with toasted bread cubes, crackers or carrot sticks.