Celery and carrots are often used together in a number of different recipes.
That’s mostly because they have complementary flavors that often serve as the base for soups, stews and salads.
In this list you’ll find some of the best recipe ideas that rely on celery and carrots as a main or a strong complimentary source of flavor.
13 Recipes With Celery And Carrots
My Chicken Noodle Soup With Spaghetti Noodles
I can’t talk about recipes that include celery and carrots without mentioning my super rich and flavorful chicken noodle soup.
Besides carrots and celery, in it you’ll find tender chicken thighs, potatoes, onion, Cubanelle peppers and, of course, the spaghetti noodles.
I choose to make the soup using spaghetti noodles because it makes it more filling. As a bonus, I haven’t found a kid that has tried it and not liked it!
So naturally this chicken soup recipe is ideal when cooking for the whole family.
Get the recipe: My Chicken Noodle Soup With Spaghetti Noodles
Creamy Potato Soup
This creamy potato soup is loaded with tons of celery, carrots, onions and bits of fried bacon.
The celery and carrots create a deep flavor base for the soup and enrich its overall taste.
If you’re a vegetarian, you can omit the bacon and use a bit of vegetable oil to saute the onions.
Check recipe at: The Recipe Rebel
Carrot Casserole
Carrots probably aren’t the first vegetable that comes to your mind when you think of a casserole.
Nevertheless, this recipe proves that you can create a tasty casserole by simply using some carrots, onions and croutons.
This casserole also includes a can of condensed cream of celery soup which adds a touch of umami.
Check recipe at: Insanely Good Recipes
Vegan Cashew Stir Fry
This vegan cashew stir fry is made with only three main ingredients, but it’s packed with a ton of flavor.
The ingredients you’ll need to make it are some cashews, some thinly sliced carrots and a bit of celery.
Most of the flavor for this dish comes from the stir fry sauce which is made of soy sauce, oyster sauce and Shaoxing wine.
If you can’t find Shaoxing wine you can substitute it with rice vinegar or other non-alcoholic substitutes.
Check recipe at: Rice Life Foodie
Classic Bread Stuffing
If you’re looking for stuffing ideas for Thanksgiving, then you have to try this classic bread stuffing.
The stuffing is made from a mixture of celery, carrots, onions and French bread. I’ve made it a few times in the past and it always turned out perfectly soft and crunchy.
Check recipe at: The Bite With Jackie
Carrot and Celery Soup
Making a simple carrot and celery soup is the perfect way to warm yourself up on a chilly winter evening.
All you’ll need to make this one in particular are some carrots, celery, garlic, onion and vegetable stock.
This soup also works great if you’re following a diet plan as a single serving contains only 91 calories.
Check recipe at: Vegan On Board
Crunchy Carrot Salad
This crunchy carrot salad blends a variety of textures and flavors in a colorful package that’s a feast for the eye.
The salad includes a bunch of chopped pineapple and raisins which complement the tanginess of the honey-lemon dressing.
Bringing it to a potluck or a summer get together will win over the favor of even the harshest critics!
Check recipe at: Vanilla And Bean
Cucumber Carrot Salad With Fresh Herbs
This cucumber carrot salad with fresh herbs is a must try especially if you’re looking for a side dish for your pork chops.
It’s extremely light and full of flavors which complement the taste of the pork chops.
Apart from the lemon vinaigrette, the salad is seasoned with some fresh dill, parsley and mint.
Check recipe at: Walder Wellness
Asian Carrot Celery Slaw
Salads don’t get any easier than this Asian carrot and celery slaw.
Seriously, making this recipe requires you to simply julienne the carrots and celery, blanch them and season them with some sesame seeds, salt and pepper.
This salad pairs greatly with whole roasted chicken, roasted branzino and other types of seafood.
Check recipe at: I Heart Umami
Vegan Macaroni Salad
Whipping up a batch of macaroni salad is never a bad idea when you’re looking for a filling meal.
This particular salad is entirely vegan and features elbow macaroni, finely chopped carrots, celery, peas and bell pepper all tossed in a creamy dressing.
The dressing itself contains a mix of dairy free mayo, apple cider vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard and fresh parsley.
Check recipe at: Vegan In The Freezer
Fried Spring Rolls
Spring rolls are one of the best dishes you can prepare using only a bunch of carrots, celery and cabbage.
They’re crunchy, have a refreshing taste and can be served with a variety of dishes such as sushi rolls.
This recipe also includes a bit of ground chicken, but you can skip it altogether if you’re a vegetarian.
Check recipe at: Simply Home Cooked
Vegetarian Bolognese Sauce
Bolognese sauce serves as the basis for a number of pasta dishes ranging from simple spaghetti Bolognese to lasagna.
And with this vegetarian recipe you’ll be able to enjoy them without a significant hit to their flavor.
In order to make it, you’ll need some carrots, celery, onions, tomatoes and golden oak shiitake mushrooms.
Check recipe at: Build Your Bite
Cabbage Soup
This comforting cabbage soup is full of fibers, vitamins and minerals which makes it a great addition to any healthy meal plan.
It’s made with only six simple ingredients and is completely dairy and gluten free.
This recipe is also easily customizable as you can add a variety of veggies, pasta and even beans to make it heartier.
Check recipe at: The Recipe Rebel
Homemade Carrot and Celery Juice
If you’re looking for a quick way to hit your nutritional goals, then you’ll love this homemade carrot and celery juice.
Making it requires you to simply blend some apples, celery, carrots and lemon juice using a juicer.
Which takes no more than five minutes. Afterwards, you can enjoy the juice or store it in the fridge for about a day.
Check recipe at: The Healthy Family And Home
Wrapping up
You’ll hardly have trouble finding how to incorporate celery and carrots into a meal.
Whether you’re following a vegan meal plan or you simply have plenty of celery and carrots laying around there are more than a dozen recipes that use these vegetables together.
All you need to do is pick one and start cooking.