1. In a large high-sided skillet or, if you've got one, a woklike stir-fry pan, warm the olive oil over med-low heat. 2. Toss in the garlic and cook for 1 minute. 3. Add in the onion and leek, turning them in the oil, and season with salt and pepper. 4. Cook, stirring gently, just until the onion and leek soften slightly, about 5 minutes. 5. Stir in the potatoes and carrots, then pour in the broth. 6. Toss in zest and lemongrass. 7. Increase heat and bring the broth to a boil, then lower heat and simmer gently, uncovered, until the vegetables are just short of tender, about 10 minutes. 8. *You can make the pot-au-feu to this point up to 3 hours in advance; cover and refrigerate; when ready to continue, bring the broth back to a boil, lower the heat so that it simmers, and cook gently until everything is heated through. 9. While the vegetables are simmering, bring a skillet of water to a boil--you'll use the pan to reheat the eggs right before serving. 10. With the pot-au-feu at a gentle simmer, drop in the asparagus and shiitakes; cook until tender, about 4 minutes. 11. Scatter the spinach over the vegetables and cook another 2 minutes, just until slightly wilted. 12. Taste for salt and pepper; adjust. 13. Slip the eggs into the skillet of simmering water and give them just a couple of minutes to warm while you spoon out the pot-au-feu. 14. Ladle the vegetables and broth into shallow soup plates, scatter with chopped fresh herbs, and finish each with a poached or boiled egg; serve immediately. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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