INGREDIENTS:

• 2 coots, cleaned and skinned
• 3 stalks celery
• Margarine
• 1 small onion
• 1 pound potatoes
• 1 tablespoon beef extract
• 2 carrots

Directions:

Brown coots quickly in butter in dutch oven. Add potatoes, carrots, celery, onion - all cut into large pieces. Add beef or prepared gravy extract and 2 cups hot water. Cook slowly for 2 hours. Serves 5.