Black-Eyed Pea Stew with Sausage

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1¼ pounds hot Italian sausages (about 8 links), pricked with a fork
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
• 1 (14-ounce) can Italian tomatoes, drained and chopped
• 2 cups dried black-eyed peas, picked over and rinsed
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 3 cups water
• salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, plus leaves for garnish