Instructions:
1. Place the diced ham, green beans, cubed potatoes, diced onion, and minced garlic in the crockpot.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the chicken or vegetable broth, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the ingredients in the crockpot.
3. Stir everything gently to combine the ingredients and distribute the seasoning.
4. Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours. The cooking time may vary depending on your crockpot, so adjust accordingly.
5. After the cooking time is complete, check the tenderness of the potatoes and green beans. They should be fork-tender.