Step 1

Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large soup pot.

Step 2

Add chopped onions and pepper, then stir for one minute.

Step 3

Then add chopped celery, sweet potato, green beans, and red pepper. Stir another few minutes until vegetables start to soften.

Step 4

Then add cinnamon stick, black-eyed peas or black beans, and chopped tomatoes.

Step 5

When mixture comes to a boil, reduce heat to low and cover, simmering for 30 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the peanut butter. Discard cinnamon stick. Season with sea salt and pepper and gently mix in cilantro.