American Hambrger Soup

1 pound hamburger
3 medium diced carrots
3/4 cups diced celery
2 cups canned tomatoes
2 tablespoons minced green pepper
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
3 1/2 teaspoons salt
little pepper
2 cups cubed potatoes
2 tablespoons minced parsley
1 teaspoon sugar
2 medium onions chopped
1 large bay leaf
1 small garlic button
1 1/2 quarts water
6 whole allspice
1/4 cup barley or raw rice

 Put all ingredients in a large kettle. Add water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook slowly several hours with lid on.