Tarragon-Scented Split Pea Soup - Delicious Living

Ingredients

• 1 cup yellow split peas
• 5 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or stock
• 3 carrots, cut in large dice
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 (about 1 lb) red potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 large cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 pound frozen peas, thawed
• Splash of dry sherry (optional)
• 1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
• cayenne pepper (for garnish)