Step 1

Place the yams, tomatoes, garbanzo beans, and broth in a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes, until the yams are just tender.

Step 2

Add the remaining ingredients, except for the spinach leaves, and mix well.

Step 3

Place the spinach leaves on top of the stew, cover, and steam for 1 minute or so; then stir the leaves into the stew.

Step 4

Continue to cook, stirring frequently, for 4 minutes. Serve at once.