Creamy African Sweet Potato Stew

2 large onions, sliced into half rings
3 carrots, diced
4 stalks celery, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
3 sweet potatoes, cubed
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup water
1 28 oz can diced tomatoes (no salt added)
2 T onion soup mix
1 tsp salt, or to taste
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 T peanut butter or sunbutter
1 cup almond milk, or lite coconut milk
1 15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 cups frozen chopped spinach or kale

• Combine all ingredients in a large pot
• Bring to a boil
• Simmer for 30 min- 1 hour, until vegetables are soft