This Cuban style split pea soup is called sopa de chicharos, potaje de chicharos, or simply chicharos in Spanish. It’s a thick soup that’s loaded with split peas, vegetables and smoked pork.
If the soup is too thick: Add about ¼ cup of water or chicken broth at a time, stir and decide if more is needed. Keep in mind that the soup will thicken further as it cools.