Slow Cooker Corn & Potato Chowder with Ham

INGREDIENTS

2 lb

potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

16 oz

(about 4 cups) frozen corn

1 1/2 cups

diced ham

1 tbsp

fresh minced garlic

1/2 tsp

dried thyme (or 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme)

4 cups

chicken broth or stock

Freshly ground black pepper

to 2 cups half-and-half