b'WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot or Dutch oven set on medium-high heat until sizzling, about 2 minutes. Add the onions, garlic, thyme, parsley, basil, sage, red pepper flakes and half of the prosciutto. Cook for 12 minutes, until the juices released by the onions have almost cooked away and they are beginning to brown.'