Dish
Farro dell'Us
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Lu Soccio · Castelluccio
The story
Farro dell’Us is a traditional dish from Castelluccio, a small mountain village in Umbria, Italy, known for its ancient grains and lentils. The name likely derives from a local dialect term, and the dish is served at the venue Lu Soccio, as noted by the food community JustUs. It centers on farro (emmer wheat), a hardy grain that has been cultivated in the region for centuries.
Key ingredients include whole-grain farro, locally grown Castelluccio lentils, and a soffritto of onion, carrot, and celery. A great version achieves farro that is tender but still chewy, never mushy, and a broth that is deeply savory, often enriched with a splash of olive oil and a sprig of rosemary. The best renditions highlight the purity of the grain and the nutty lentils, with minimal interference from heavy seasoning.
Regional variations may incorporate pancetta or guanciale for richness, or substitute the lentils with other legumes like chickpeas. Some cooks finish the dish with grated pecorino or a drizzle of truffle oil, but purists at Lu Soccio keep it rustic. What distinguishes an excellent Farro dell’Us is the balance of earthiness from the farro, slight bitterness from the lentils, and a silky texture from slow simmering—a humble yet profound expression of Umbrian culinary heritage.
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Lu Soccio is a family-run trattoria in Castelluccio di Norcia run by Luisa, the daughter of famous Nonna Iside. The food is deeply traditional Umbrian, made with local ingredients like Castelluccio lentils and farro grown on their own farm. Every dish we tried was outstanding — from the simple bruschettine to the creative farro parmigiana and the perfectly cooked sheep stew. The service is warm and welcoming, the prices are incredibly fair (€40 for two with desserts offered), and the setting with views of the mountains is beautiful. This is a place where you feel like family, and the quality of the cuisine is top-notch. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the area.