RESPONESE TO COMMENTS:
Anglais – split peas are found by the dry beans, like pinto etc.  in the baking aisle maybe.  So they are a dry bean in a bag.  Stock pot is just a big pit with a lid.    I think you could really use any big pot with a lid.  
Crazymomma – my hubby loves all kids of soup.  I never cared much for soup, but make alot of it now!
Kimmiesmommie – I had never had split pea soup either until married to my second hubby.   He loves soup, so I am learning to make all his favorites.  
Well I am off to bed.  I am tried!   I didn’t do too much this evening.  my SIL and BIL and kids came over.  I did do the supper dishes.  Tomorrow is another day!  Time for me to head to bed.  NIGHT NIGHT!!
