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Preheat oven to 350.
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Wash squash, halve and remove seeds.
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Place squash halves cut side down in 3 quart baking dish.
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Bake for 50-60 minutes or until tender.
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Let squash cool for 10 minutes.
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Using spoon remove squash pulp from the shells and discard shells.
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In large saucepan heat oil over medium heat.
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Add onions and cook until tender stirring frequently.
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Add squash pulp, broth and water.
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Cook over medium-high heat until mixture just reaches boiling, stirring frequently.
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Stir in brown sugar, salt, cinnamon and pepper.
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Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
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Process mixture in blender or food processor until smooth and return to saucepan.
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Stir in half and half.
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Heat through.
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If desired garnish servings with pumpkin seeds and additional cinnamon.