FOR PUMPIN AND VEGETABLE STOCK

Melt the butter in a large saucepan.Add the pumkin and chopped Parmesan, cover and sweat over a low heat,stirring until soft and liquid like,about 30 minutes.Remove the lid and simmer until the water is totaly reduced,then add the white wine and reduce again to two thirds.Add the vegetable stock and cream and simmer for 8-10 minutes. Cool slightly,then whiz in a blender until very smooth.Return to the pan and bring to simmer.

FOR RISOTTO

Heat 20gram butter in a medium non stick pan.Add the onion and sweat for 7-8 minutes until soft.Add the rice and stir for 2minutes until the grains are translucent.Add the pumpkin stock a small ladleful at the time,stirring occasionally,waiting each time until each addition is absorbed before adding the next one.This takes about 15-20 minutes; the risotto is ready when the rice is al dente and the rexture is creamy.You may not need all the stock. Check the seasoning and add the rest of the butter.

TO SERVE

Stir the chopped chives,and grated parmesan through the risotto