1/2 onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, fine chopped
1 small pumpkin, peeled, seeded and medium diced (can substitute with butternut squash or acorn squash) 
1/2 can pumpkin puree
4oz goat cheese
1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
5 cups hot chicken stock 
1/2 cup white wine
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons whole butter, unsalted
1-2 tablespoons kosher or sea salt 
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 Bay Leaf, dried
chives, thyme or parsley, chopped