Lobster Ravioli in Broth

Serves 6

1 steamed lobster (about 2 pounds), shelled, coral and shells
reserved separately
10 cups water
3 medium leeks, white and tender green, thinly sliced
2 carrots, coarsely chopped
1 celery rib, thickly sliced
10 parsley stems
2 garlic cloves, crushed
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup thinly sliced Napa cabbage
24 heart-shaped lobster ravioli (see Note)
1 tablespoon snipped chives


Cut the lobster tail and claw meat into 1-inch pieces; refrigerate. Coarsely chop the shells. In a large saucepan, combine the shells with the water, leeks, carrots, celery, parsley, garlic, 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer over moderate heat until reduced to 3 cups, about 40 minutes. Strain the lobster broth into a medium saucepan.
Add the Napa cabbage and lobster meat and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderately low heat until the cabbage is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the lobster coral and season with salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, cook the ravioli in a large pot of boiling salted water until al
dente, about 10 minutes; drain. Arrange the ravioli in soup plates and ladle the lobster and cabbage broth on top. Sprinkle with the chives and serve.
Source: rec.food.recipes