2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed

2 tablespoons salt

Ice water bath

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 cups milk

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup chicken or vegetable broth

1 teaspoon soy sauce

1 teaspoon fresh thyme

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon sea salt

Pinch of nutmeg

2 large yellow onions, sliced

1 cup flour

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon cayenne

Vegetable oil

Optional: 1 cup cheddar, 1/2 cup Parmesan, 2 tbsp parsley