Lillian hellman, pot roast, and pentimento

Ingredients

• 1 4-pound piece of beef
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 envelope dried onion soup mix
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 cups red wine (plus!)
• 2 cups water (plus!)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 2 teaspoons fresh)
• 1 teaspoon dried basil (or 2 teaspoons fresh)