Chinese-style Rice Soup with Chicken and Ginger

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6 cups water

4 cups chicken broth, low-sodium canned, or homemade

1 1/2 cups Arborio rice

2 teaspoons kosher salt

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

About 4 cups shredded cooked chicken (from 1 rotisserie chicken)

2 to 3 tablespoons grated peeled fresh ginger

3 scallions, thinly sliced

1 medium bunch fresh cilantro, leaves torn or chopped

Asian chili paste, or sambal oelek, optional