Rise, sort and soak beans overnight in cold water.

Drain and rinse the beans, discard liquid and place the beans in a 6 quart slow cooker. Add leftover bone in spiral ham. Add broth, water, onion, garlic, pepper and thyme.

Cook, covered on low for 6 hours or until the beans are tender.

Remove the meat from the slow cooker and let rest of 5 minutes. When cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the bone. Cut the ham into small pieces and return to the slow cooker.

Stir beans and ham together and then serve with a slotted spoon.